Dry skin disturbing my sleep!?!
Question: I have dry skin on my legs and arms. The itchiness wakes me up every night and disturb my sleep, I have to use the lotion to stop it then continue to sleep. I use bath oil and lotion after shower, but all those can not stop the itchiness during sleep. Could you please give me some advices?
Answers: I have dry skin on my legs and arms. The itchiness wakes me up every night and disturb my sleep, I have to use the lotion to stop it then continue to sleep. I use bath oil and lotion after shower, but all those can not stop the itchiness during sleep. Could you please give me some advices?
I have dealt with dry skin for quite some time. Here is what works for me...
Take a hot shower & exfoliate gently but throughly (small circular motion works best) right before bed. Loose, dead skin cells may block proper absorption of the lotion. Make sure that you use a lotion specifically make for severly dry skin. Avoid using scented lotions which may contain ingredients that could cause further irritation. Gold Bond medicated lotion in the green bottle works wonders as long as you don't mind the smell:) I've also had success with Nivea Rich Caring Milk, which contains several oil based ingredients but isn't slimy feeling at all. It also helps to wear sweatpants and long sleeves to bed - the extra heat will help with absorbtion.
If dry skin continues to disrupt your sleep then you should think about seeing a dermatogist as you might have a more serious skin condition such as psoriasis.
Try old school Vitamin E oil you can get from the drugstore along with that oatmeal bath stuff they sell for kids with the chicken pox. Other than that and I know this sounds odd when your at home wear as little clothing as possible to let you skin breath normally run a humidifier at home where you sleep and in the living room if you can.