Treatment for sore/dry skin

[Gillybean]

Just wondered if anyone knew what I can put on sore/dry skin that works as the chemist wont give me hydrocortisone which usually works a treat for me but said I have to contact my GP which I have but have to wait till Friday for the appointment and the drop in centre at St lukes is too far. it's sore on the skin between my legs so it rubs when I walk but I have tried aquaius cream but It didn't do much.

Also just wanted to ask can GP's get rid of skin tags? as I have been told they wont and you have to go private and wondered if anyone has had or got one?

[Jenn]

Can you not just go to the chemist and say it is for someone else? If you really really want to use it?

We just use e45 on Williams sore skin.

Skin tags? I think you need to go to like a beautician type person. I have one living next door to me! The type of person who has a salon in the spare room and does different treatments and things. Not sure how you would go about looking one up locally tho? Have not really spoken to the lady next door but was considering get mine removed by her if I ever get friendly with her.

[bluewaterbabeiam]

Aveeno which Tesco sell is very good for dry skin....especially the one for dry skin relief. It works a treat Gill!

[weezypops]

I've used Aveeno too. I found a couple of skin tags I developed during pregnancy just fell off after a while.

[Schmushe]

Chafing

As you put on weight, chafing can take place between your thighs or under your breasts, resulting in red, moist skin. Your skin may then become inflamed and blistered and you may notice an odour. This is a condition known as intertrigo.

Keep the affected area as dry as possible and use talc to help absorb any moisture. Keep your skin cool by wearing cotton clothes and avoid wearing tights.

See your GP about this chafing, especially if you are sweating a lot, as it may cause a fungal infection called thrush to develop. It is important to clear this up before your baby is born or it can be passed on to your baby.

Sensitive, irritated skin

Skin tends to become more sensitive during pregnancy, not only due to higher hormone levels, but because it has become more stretched and delicate. Soaps and detergents may suddenly cause irritation, or conditions such as eczema may become worse. Your skin may become more prickly than usual when exposed to sunlight.

Try to identify what could be causing your irritation - could it be your washing powder or a perfume that you use? Also, choose loose, cotton clothes and keep your body well-moisturised. Long soaks in a warm bath will dry out your skin so keep these to a minimum, or add bath oil that will help keep your skin supple. (But make sure you don't slip when you're getting in and out of the bath).

Finally, always protect your skin from the sun with a high-factor sunscreen (SPF15 or more).

Rashes and itchiness

It is common for temporary rashes and itchiness to come and go during pregnancy, without any obvious cause. Increased hormone levels make you more sensitive to contact with substances that would not normally affect you. For instance, you may find you become sensitive to chlorine in the local swimming pool.

Thrush, which causes vaginal itching, and piles, which can cause itching around the anus, also occur more often in pregnancy. Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes to keep your body cool. Talk to your GP about safe treatments to use for thrush and piles - you may be given advice on increasing the fibre in your diet as a first line attack for piles.

For other areas, dabbing on calamine lotion should reduce the itching. If your rash or irritation lasts longer than a couple of days, get advice from your GP.

[Schmushe]

Hormone elevations, such as those seen during pregnancy, may cause an increase in the formation of skin tags, as skin tags are more frequent in pregnant women. Tags are essentially harmless and do not have to be treated unless they are bothersome. Skin tags that are bothersome may be easily removed during or after pregnancy, typically by a dermatologist.

Skin tags are a benign condition and not directly associated with any other major medical conditions. Skin tags are commonly found on healthy people and do not have to be removed.
It is important to keep in mind that skin tags usually do not have to be treated. Deciding not to have treatment is always a reasonable option if the growths are not bothersome. If the tags are bothersome, multiple home and medical treatment options are available:

Tie off tag at narrow base with a piece of dental floss or string.


Freeze tag with liquid nitrogen.


Burn tag using electric cautery or Hyfrecator.


Remove tag with scissors, with or without anesthetic.
There are several effective medical ways to remove a skin tag, including removing with scissors, freezing (using liquid nitrogen), and burning (using medical electric cautery at the physician's office).

Usually small tags may be removed easily without anesthesia, while larger growths may require some local anesthesia (injected lidocaine) prior to removal. Application of a topical anesthesia cream (Betacaine cream or LMX 5% cream) prior to the procedure may be desirable in areas where there are a large number of tags.

Dermatologists (skin specialist doctors), family physicians, and internal medicine physicians are the doctors who treat skin tags most often. Occasionally, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) is needed to remove tags very close to the eyelid margin.

[Gillybean]

Thanks Ladies

My skin tag I have had for years even before I was pregnant with any of my children but it seems a lot bigger it isn't a tiny little one but biggish well to me and in a delicate place to be honest and looks worse lately and have been told they can be frozen off and to be honest I don't think I could get a beautician to do it unless it was just a tiny little thing.

I find e45 or something similar stings like hell where as hydrocortisone doesn't and when it has been applied in the past works really quickly and has always sorted the problem out over night. I haven't had sore skin for a very long time.

Plus i need to see the GP about a lump on my back that i've had for awhile although I think its a skin cyst or something similar and just want to make sure. so I have a few things to discuss with him lol

thanks for the advice though ladies

[Jeanette]

I have a few tiny skin tags but Den had a couple of larger ones on his bac. I tied a piece of cotton around them and they fell off after a week or so. I wouldn't recomend this method though as he said they got a bit sore but it worked.

[nubs]

Nappy cream or Vaseline - will create a barrier to stop the chafing

[Jenn]

Jeanette - whenever I have removed my mums skin tags (I use a piece of hair and pull tight) they have always come off straight away?

[Jeanette]

Jeanette - whenever I have removed my mums skin tags (I use a piece of hair and pull tight) they have always come off straight away?

Does the hair not break Jenn? Never thought it would be strong enough.

[Jenn]

It didn't for us. It was a while ago - (when I lived at home) but that's what my mum told me to do? But they weren't massive - but OMG - it was soooo tricky!

[XxJack~AcexX]

Gill huns have you tried Sudocrem? x

[Gillybean]

I haven't gemma, I'll try a few different creams, this seems to be a relatively new problem so hopefully it will go away soon, probably just a pregnancy sysmtom that will correct itself soon

[BrandonsMum08]

Theres no point going to the gp about skin tags whilst you are pregnant as they will just tell you to wait until you give birth and hormones back to normal. i developed loads in my armpits when pregnant and thats what i was told. lots of them went, but i still have loads and hate them as it restricta my shaving sometimes. i also developed one down below but that went some point after having ruby, i didnt even notice. i think my sis in law had one removed from down below by surgery.