Dry elbows?

[italianotigre]

Okay, so I figured I would confront my enemy (dry elbows) and get advice on here. I get really dry skin around on my elbows, to the point at times that they even look dirty, but they arent. Wow, this sounds really weird. Anyway, I have fought this for years, even on my knuckles at times. Any suggestions or anyone else have this problem? I saw some advice for hand lotions but would that work as well for my elbow problems? (sorry, kind of embarrassed)

[rtaylor61]

Michael,

I have the same problem. I use Bag Balm, available at Wal Mart and Costco. The consistency is very my like Vaseline, so I use only a small amount twice a day. Over time the hydration is cumulative.

Randy

[Ltltony]

I know two guys with dry elbows that use corn huskers lotion. For 2.99 at walmart and it's ability to be used as a pre/post shave, hand lotion or even elbow lotion, you can't beat the stuff.

[Austin]

Michael, I used to have the same problem with my elbows and legs. What helps me is to exfoliate my dry skin at least every two weeks. Lately I use SaintCharlesShave Bamboo Sugar Scrub. Right after the shower while your skin is still damp, liberally apply body lotion with aloe vera. Vasaline has a nice Aloe Vera lotion. Good luck.

[zachster]

I don't have dry elbows, but when I occasionally get dry hands, I use Porter's Lotion (http://www.porterslotion.com/).

[Mottern Man]

Okay, so I figured I would confront my enemy (dry elbows) and get advice on here. I get really dry skin around on my elbows, to the point at times that they even look dirty, but they arent. Wow, this sounds really weird. Anyway, I have fought this for years, even on my knuckles at times. Any suggestions or anyone else have this problem? I saw some advice for hand lotions but would that work as well for my elbow problems? (sorry, kind of embarrassed)

I am the hand lotion guy :redface: so I will be paying attention to this thread as well. :thumbup:

[DocB]

Hey there,

Stupid question maybe, but have you seen your family doctor? Sounds like that may be a bit of Eczema there, and your doc would be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe some creams to really get on top the the problem. Otherwise, E45 is a good option or Sudocrem though I'm not sure ou can E45 in the US.

[mmp13]

I have the same problem during the winter months only. It used to get to the point where it cracks.

Crabtree and Evelyne has "La Source" products for feet, hands and general body care. One is a scub with "beeds" in it that exfoliates and then there is a cream that you put on. I do not have the problem anymore (unless I forgot for a week or two).

All the other suggestions work too. I prefer the C&E because it has a minty smell that is very pleasing and relaxing to me.

[Austin]

Hey there,

Stupid question maybe, but have you seen your family doctor? Sounds like that may be a bit of Eczema there, and your doc would be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe some creams to really get on top the the problem. Otherwise, E45 is a good option or Sudocrem though I'm not sure ou can E45 in the US.

Sage advice.

[italianotigre]

I am the hand lotion guy :redface: so I will be paying attention to this thread as well. :thumbup:

Didnt want to change the "theme" of your thread. Espically the line of thinking JoAnna was taking WITHOUT the pain killers. :lol:

[italianotigre]

Hey there,

Stupid question maybe, but have you seen your family doctor? Sounds like that may be a bit of Eczema there, and your doc would be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe some creams to really get on top the the problem. Otherwise, E45 is a good option or Sudocrem though I'm not sure ou can E45 in the US.

No stupid questions in this thread or site as far as I think :biggrin: I have thought about it but havent done it. Didnt really want to pay the co-pay plus the cost of prescription(s) when I could maybe get something at the store cheaper. May have to though if these suggestions dont work.

[TraderJoe]

Okay, so I figured I would confront my enemy (dry elbows) and get advice on here. I get really dry skin around on my elbows, to the point at times that they even look dirty, but they arent. Wow, this sounds really weird. Anyway, I have fought this for years, even on my knuckles at times. Any suggestions or anyone else have this problem? I saw some advice for hand lotions but would that work as well for my elbow problems? (sorry, kind of embarrassed)

Hey buddy - I've got some "salve" which I bought before I knew what it was...its apparently for extremely dry skin and elbows and such. I've only used it a few times. PM if you're interested and we can work something out:


http://www.bonnydoonfarm.com/products/bayrsav.gifBay Rhum Sailor's Salve
Made with pure natural oils from the leaves and berries of the Virgin Islands Native Bay this salve is very effective for rope burns, chapped hands, elbows, knees and heels.

[Mottern Man]

No stupid questions in this thread or site as far as I think :biggrin: I have thought about it but havent done it. Didnt really want to pay the co-pay plus the cost of prescription(s) when I could maybe get something at the store cheaper. May have to though if these suggestions dont work.

Hydrocortisone cream (otc) should help in some cases of eczema.

[Mottern Man]

Hey buddy - I've got some "salve" which I bought before I knew what it was...its apparently for extremely dry skin and elbows and such. I've only used it a few times. PM if you're interested and we can work something out:


http://www.bonnydoonfarm.com/products/bayrsav.gifBay Rhum Sailor's Salve
Made with pure natural oils from the leaves and berries of the Virgin Islands Native Bay this salve is very effective for rope burns, chapped hands, elbows, knees and heels.



Dude on the name alone I am in! Where did you get that wonderful toy?

[TraderJoe]

Dude on the name alone I am in! Where did you get that wonderful toy?

scroll down to midway through it:

http://www.bonnydoonfarm.com/catalog/page4.html

[italianotigre]

Hydrocortisone cream (otc) should help in some cases of eczema.

Isnt that by prescription? Wait....or is that what your talking about.

[Mottern Man]

Isnt that by prescription? Wait....or is that what your talking about.


otc = over the counter, I think it is called Cortozone 10.

[sparky5693]

Lotil. The most amazing lotion i've seen.

[Queen of Blades]

Didnt want to change the "theme" of your thread. Espically the line of thinking JoAnna was taking WITHOUT the pain killers. :lol:

That was with the painkillers. :biggrin:

Isnt that by prescription? Wait....or is that what your talking about.

Nothing wrong with prescriptions. :thumbup:

[italianotigre]

That was with the painkillers. :biggrin:
Nothing wrong with prescriptions. :thumbup:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[doctorsimon]

Unlikely to be eczema if on the elbows. (Eczema predominates in the flexor surfaces, psoriasis in the extensor surfaces.) Also, please don't mess with the steroids as a first line treatment. Steroids weaken the skin and also suppress the immune system so should only be used in this circumstance with careful consideration. Good moisturising and gentle exfoliation is a good start.

I've used Lush's 'Lemony flutter (Cuticle butter)' to great effect on my elbows, hands, and feet. It is a really thick moisturiser that has a heavenly lemon scent to it too. You'll need to spend a good 5-10 minutes rubbing the stuff in, but it really does soften up the skin and help exfoliate the dead cells gently. Used twice a week I was cured within a fortnight.

Do see a doctor if the problem gets worse, sore, red, oozy, if your joint gets stiff or painful, or if you get generally unwell.

Regards,

P.S. This is personal advice, not medical advice.

[Mottern Man]

Unlikely to be eczema if on the elbows. (Eczema predominates in the flexor surfaces, psoriasis in the extensor surfaces.) Also, please don't mess with the steroids as a first line treatment. Steroids weaken the skin and also suppress the immune system so should only be used in this circumstance with careful consideration. Good moisturising and gentle exfoliation is a good start.

I've used Lush's 'Lemony flutter (Cuticle butter)' to great effect on my elbows, hands, and feet. It is a really thick moisturiser that has a heavenly lemon scent to it too. You'll need to spend a good 5-10 minutes rubbing the stuff in, but it really does soften up the skin and help exfoliate the dead cells gently. Used twice a week I was cured within a fortnight.

Do see a doctor if the problem gets worse, sore, red, oozy, if your joint gets stiff or painful, or if you get generally unwell.

Regards,

P.S. This is personal advice, not medical advice.

You are right using steroids is like killing a fly with a shotgun witch is why I suggested a milder type.

Michael, if it is bad enough you should get a consult to a derm specialist for what ever it is Psoriasis-atopic dermatitis-or a number of other things even just plain old dry skin.

[italianotigre]

It dosent seem to be bad enough for the doctor or anything. There is no pain, stiffness, or anything like that. Im sure its just really bad dry skin that I cant seem to get rid of. Oh, and just so everyone knows too, I wont hold anyones advice as medical and then come after you when it doesnt work. :lol:

[Queen of Blades]

I suggest Mama Bear's Body Creme. She will make you some with any of her scents you want. :thumbup:

And you already know what I think of this product Michael. :biggrin:

[Mottern Man]

It dosent seem to be bad enough for the doctor or anything. There is no pain, stiffness, or anything like that. Im sure its just really bad dry skin that I cant seem to get rid of. Oh, and just so everyone knows too, I wont hold anyones advice as medical and then come after you when it doesnt work. :lol:

Fine I guess its back to the brig for me! :biggrin:

[italianotigre]

I suggest Mama Bear's Body Creme. She will make you some with any of her scents you want. :thumbup:

And you already know what I think of this product Michael. :biggrin:

I remember what you think of it.....and sssshhhhh, I havent talked to her about getting the lotion for my wife. I keep forgetting....dont tell my wife.

[italianotigre]

Fine I guess its back to the brig for me! :biggrin:

Okay just yours. :lol: My grandfather was almost thrown in the brig. They told him to jump in the water and swim and he refused. He was a sailor who couldnt swim. :biggrin:

[Queen of Blades]

I remember what you think of it.....and sssshhhhh, I havent talked to her about getting the lotion for my wife. I keep forgetting....dont tell my wife.

Don't forget to pick some out for yourself too. :biggrin:

[docslytherin]

I've had off and on problems similar to yours... The thing that I've found best is to do a couple of things:

1. Switch to something similar to a Dove unscented soap.
2. Make sure to simply PAT DRY don't rub the water off after you get out of the shower.
3. Before bed every night rub some lotion (I've used the Aveeno and Target knock-off of Aveeno with great success) onto your elbows. (this works well with dry feet as well).

Once you get them back to a soft state, just put some lotion on occasionally. I'll put lotion on my elbows about twice a week for maintenance.

Anyway, give it a try.

John

[chef8489]

I get dry elbows because I do a lot of computer work when I am at home and my elbow rests are leather.

[italianotigre]

I get dry elbows because I do a lot of computer work when I am at home and my elbow rests are leather.

I have heard that happening before as well, what do you do to help with that?

[Honeybee_Sue]

Hi Michael,

I just had to chime in here. I had the same type of problem from my bad habit of leaning on my elbows. Over time, the skin thickened, even cracked at times and was uncomfortable. After frustration with many products that either didn't help or only temporarily slightly helped, I finally developed my own body butter for it and that did the trick. It works wonders on dry areas like elbows, knees, heels and chapped winter hands.

Trying not to sound too much like a commercial here, but to possibly offer you some relief. I'll PM you what one of my customers had to say about it.

You can find them here:
http://stores.ebay.com/Honeybee-Spa-Soaps_Shea-Aloe-Body-Butters

They're highly concentrated and a little goes a long way!

HB Sue

[mrob]

I also have this problem and appreciate all the fine advice here--thanks!

[Woknblues]

my school has those funny right handed only desks, and as a lefty I sit awkwardly, giving myself chapped elbows, on occasion. My GF, noticed it and ran after me every once in a while with a small tub of pure (and expensive, i think) shea butter. She only did this a few times, and I think the results were satisfactory, as she has been doing it a lot less. One tub of this kind of thing would probably last you a long, long time though. It is hard like frozen butter, and I figure an amount the size of a corn nibblet would do on each elbow every few days. (it seems to stay on,or "in", after showers). not sure if you have broken skin, but if that is so, You would need to heal/close that first.

[chop-chop]

italianotigre,

In addition to what others have mentioned...

Omega-3... pure salmon oil is a supplement that will help, as well as Vitamin E. You can even use the oil from a Vitamin E capsule on your dry skin.

Eating Macadamia nuts will help, too! :smile:

Macadamia oil is prized for containing approximately 22% of the Omega-7 palmitoleic acid, which makes it a botanical alternative to mink oil, which contains approx. 17%. This relatively high content of "cushiony" palmitoleic acid plus macadamia's high oxidative stability make it a desirable ingredient in cosmetics, especially skincare.

Ciao!

chop-chop

Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. Ingestion may result in Macadamia nut toxicosis, which is marked by weakness with the inability to stand within 12 hours of ingestion. Recovery is usually within 48 hours. :eek:

[bananimus]

Having a similar problem I've used some Kiehl's products with success. A lot of their shave stuff leaves something to be desired (in my experience), but their skin care products are generally effective. They make an intensive moisturizer found here:

http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/catalog/product.aspx?CatCode=AXE_Body&TopCat=F1_Hands_Feet&prdcode=295

Note that it leaves the skin a bit greasy (they say to leave the excess on as long as possible), so it's best to apply the stuff when you're not doing much. I've found it to be very effective, though.

If you have a Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom around you, they may have a Kiehl's counter where you can get a sample.

You may want to look into a glycerin/moisturizer-heavy body wash/bar instead of standard bar soap as well (assuming you have not already done so). Every little bit helps.