[mamabear]

#1061876

Do you have eczema? It’s never a silly question and it can be serious if not treated properly.

Have you seen a dermatologist for this or at least your general dr.? Did they find out what it is? are you using hydrocoritsone oinment?

What have you tried.?

Sorry this is short and fast but on the go but wanted to put my two cents in before I went to vet for my doggie! I’ll check in soon while I’m in waiting room.

[fj122876]

#1061877

I haven’t gone to a dermotologist yet, becaues this is brand new for me. I’ve never had this problem before which is why I was wondering if it was linked to the graves. I’ve been using goldbond lotion but it doesn’t seem to work. I never thought about eczema, I will look into that.

[fj122876]

#1017964

I know that graves can cause severe dry skin on your shins, but can it cause painful dry skin on your feet also. I am asking because I have reached a point where it is painful to wear shoes. I have tried every kind of show imaginable and its always the same, my skin is bright red and dry and burning wherever the shoe touched. Even without shoes I’m uncomfortable. Could this be a part of the graves or something else to deal with. Thanks for the imput, sorry if its a silly question.

[mamabear]

#1061878

I am not sure what it is but for now I would take it seriously and treat your skin very very well.

First do not use any lotions. A lotion is water based and draws moisture out of the skin.
You want an emollient which will keep moisture in the skin.
If there are no cuts/scraps/open wounds of any kind and please make sure you look between your toes, then you do not need to use any bacitracin.
After a shower is the best time to use plain vaseline on your feet until you can find out what it truly is.
Showers should not be hot nor should you put your feet in anything hot like a hot tub or hot bath. AGain this is just until you find out what it is. Heat irritates skin and hot water is not helpful.

Warm water helps open up skin, so soaking your feet for a few minutes is good. Once finished, wipe them and put vaseline on them. Don’t put globs of it on, just a tiny bit at a time till you figure out how much to use so it’s not so slippery. Sit there for a few minutes then put COTTON socks on. The vaseline can wash off the cotton socks and the cotton absorbs sweat as well.

If you do not have sneakers with holes or vents in them (tiny little holes) then find a pair of thongs or sandals to wear so they don’t sweat. Sweat causing more irriatation and more dry skin.

Put the vaseline on as often as you can.

Make an appt with your general dr. asap and have them look at it. They will be able to determine if it is truly eczema or something related to GD and then guide you to the Derm if you need it.

I have eczema and my dd6 has severe eczema, it is not

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