Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Join Our eNewsletter:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Help! Seriously Dry Skin

loco-ladi

Recommended Posts

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted

OK, I grew up in Maine and a few years ago moved to NE and the air here is SOOOOOOOOO much dryer than my body is used to every winter I get horrible dry skin.... cracks, bleeds itches drives me up the wall...... well this is my first winter gluten-free and I tossed all my hand lotions and body lotions in the trash so........ being thats its December and cold and dryer than normal I am having fits...... hurts and itches so bad I can concentrate long enough do the research to look for gluten-free

HELP ME! Take pity on me, something.... anything quick and easy and can be found in almost any store...... yes walmart is a 60 mile drive! Seriously shopping impaired locally!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
Posted

The first thing that comes to mind is Dove. Most, if not all, of their products are gluten-free. Since I've been using their hair care products, my scalp has stopped itching (it was driving me out of my mind, it was so bad).

I am using a different lotion (Lame Advertisement Renew lotion, which has to be ordered online), but I bet the Dove lotion would be good, and you can get it anywhere.

wildkat Rookie
wildkat
Posted

If you are not allergic to coconut oil it works pretty good. If you can find the food grade type, you can use it for cooking as well as for the body and hair (use sparingly on hair). It does have excellent health benefits. The Walmart near me just started stocking it. If you take vitamin E that will help a little for the dry skin problem.

BRUMI1968 Collaborator
BRUMI1968
Posted

If you do go with coconut oil, try to find that is not chemically extracted.

Desert Essence makes some great lotions that are gluten-free. Also, try some of the Burt's Bees lotions that are really thick. My doc told me that if the cream comes in a tub, that is better than a bottle, for serious problem dry skin.

Good luck.

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted
  • Author

While I dearly love burt products around here they are just to expensive so going to find some of the dove products on my lunch break today, lordy I hope it helps I feel like I am going insane, lol

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

Neutrogena makes a Norweigan Formula that comes in a white tube. It is gluten-free and our family even uses it as a lip balm. It is very thick and has been able to heal my cracked hands overnight.

I also use Suave lotions, they will clearly label gluten ingredients and do make one with oats so don't get that one but most are okay.

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
Posted

Just a reminder--not all Burt's Bee's products are gluten free. Many of their products contain wheat germ oil, so be careful to read their products. I love their chapstick, especially the peppermint lip balm, but I do not have any of the other products. Anything I wanted either contained wheat germ or oatmeal and I can not have either.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


wowzer Community Regular
wowzer
Posted

St. Ives Extreme Relief Moisturizing Lotion. It is hypo allergenic. It is the only lotion that I have found that doesn't make me itch. Do watch because some of their lotions contain gluten.

purplemom Apprentice
purplemom
Posted

My hands are usually cracked, sore, bleeding and scratchy at this time of year, BUT I've been using Gloves in a bottle this year and my hands feel oh so soft!! I love this stuff!

Good luck!

Cali

submarinerwife Newbie
submarinerwife
Posted

You may also want to invest in a whole house humidifier. We have and it has helped tremendously!

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted
  • Author

I have a humidifier in the office and also bedroom but it just isnt enough, we need to replace the furnace and plan on adding a humidifier to that but thats not happening until next year at the earliest...

my "local" K-mart doesn't carry the dove hand lotions, can't find any coconut oil.....

gotta go shopping but refuse to head into "the city" until after christmas, its bad enough to have to go shopping but to have to deal with all those people bumping into me while trying to read endless labels is just nerve racking!

so for the moment I am using my hubby's gluten stuff and making super sure I do it after eating and scrub my hands before going anywhere near anything that resembles food and wearing gloves as well, I look kinda strange walking around the house wearing them but so far so good and the worst of it is gone.

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
Posted

I just discovered a product called Aquaphor, and it's FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! You can get it at Target or almost any drug store. I am using it on hands, face, lips. Good stuff!

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted
  • Author

Thx..... will add that to my list, Target another store I can shop at when I head to "the city" but can't deal with that until after x-mas.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to yellowstone's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      3

      Has someone experienced discrimination because of their illness?

      Regarding the discrimination you asked about, it is a lot more easy now to discriminate when you're supposed to answer whether or not you have celiac disease on job applications, and from what I've seen, MANY companies now include this question on their applications:
    2. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams commented on Scott Adams's article in Spring 2026 Issue
      2

      When Home Isn't Safe: Celiac Disease, Cross-Contamination, and the Right to a Gluten-Free Space

      It's too bad relationships end because of this disease, but I suppose that being healthy may be more important than being married or living with someone who isn't on board with the gluten-free diet.
    3. Flash1970
      - Flash1970 commented on Scott Adams's article in Spring 2026 Issue
      2

      When Home Isn't Safe: Celiac Disease, Cross-Contamination, and the Right to a Gluten-Free Space

      This is a huge topic. My ex husband didn't care. Even though I had my own area where his food wasn't allowed, I'd find crumbs. I was always constantly cleaning. I threw a lot of food away because I wouldn't be sure if he had contaminated it. It really showed what a narcissistic person he was and is. Now I'm in my own home. Much better. I do have dogs...
    4. Russ H
      - Russ H posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
      0

      Fiber-Metabolizing Bacteria Could Boost Gut Health in Celiac Disease

      People with coeliac disease have an altered gut biome compared with those who do not, which may be associated with gut inflammation. Although the gut biome recovers on a gluten-free diet, there are still significant differences at 2 years. In a mouse model of coeliac disease, supplementation with the soluble dietary fibre, inulin, increased the number...
    5. suek54
      - suek54 replied to Ginger38's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      46

      Shaking/Tremors and Off Balance

      Hi Ginger38 Well done you for pushing through the pain barrier of eating gluten, when you know each mouthful is making you poorly. I went through the same thing not long ago, my biopsy was for dermatitis herpetiformis. Result positive, so 95% certain I have gut coeliacs too. But my bloods were negative, so very pleased I went for the gluten challenge...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,941
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      10,442
    Sensible
    Newest Member
    Sensible
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Has someone experienced discrimination because of their illness?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Regarding the discrimination you asked about, it is a lot more easy now to discriminate when you're supposed to answer whether or not you have celiac disease on job applications, and from what I've seen, MANY companies now include this question on their applications:  
    • Russ H
      Fiber-Metabolizing Bacteria Could Boost Gut Health in Celiac Disease

      By Russ H · Posted

      People with coeliac disease have an altered gut biome compared with those who do not, which may be associated with gut inflammation. Although the gut biome recovers on a gluten-free diet, there are still significant differences at 2 years. In a mouse model of coeliac disease, supplementation with the soluble dietary fibre, inulin, increased the number of beneficial microbes and reduced gut inflammation. Inulin is used by some plants as carbohydrate store, it is a complex polymer of fructose in the same way that starch is a complex polymer of glucose. Inulin cannot be digested by humans but serves as food source for some gut bacteria. Inulin is present in many vegetables but the richest sources are (g/100g): chicory root 41.6 Jerusalem artichoke 18.0 dandelion greens 13.5 garlic 12.5 leeks 6.5 onions 4.3 The Scientist: Fiber-Metabolizing Bacteria Could Boost Gut Health in Celiac Disease    
    • suek54
      Shaking/Tremors and Off Balance

      By suek54 · Posted

      Hi Ginger38 Well done you for pushing through the pain barrier of eating gluten, when you know each mouthful is making you poorly.  I went through the same thing not long ago, my biopsy was for dermatitis herpetiformis. Result positive, so 95% certain I have gut coeliacs too. But my bloods were negative, so very pleased I went for the gluten challenge and biopsy.  Hang on in there. Sue
    • Scott Adams
      Has someone experienced discrimination because of their illness?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      When symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or low energy change how we interact, others sometimes misinterpret that as disinterest, rudeness, or negativity—especially if they don’t understand the underlying condition. That doesn’t make their behavior okay, though. You don’t deserve to be treated poorly for something outside your control. Often, it reflects a lack of awareness or empathy on their part, not a fault in you. It can help to explain your condition to people you trust, but it’s also completely valid to set boundaries and distance yourself from those who respond with hostility. Your experience—and your reaction to it—makes sense. The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.  Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend that those just diagnosed with celiac disease take a broad spectrum vitamin/mineral supplement, which would greatly benefit most, if not all, newly diagnosed celiacs. Because of this it took me decades to overcome a few long-standing issues I had that were associated with gluten ataxia, for example numbness and tingling in my feet, and muscle knots--especially in my shoulders an neck. Only long term extensive supplementation has helped me to resolve these issues.      
    • Scott Adams
      HLA-DQ2 POSITIVE it's nothing

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Being HLA-DQ2 positive doesn’t diagnose celiac disease by itself, but it does mean he has the genetic potential for it, so it absolutely deserves careful follow-up if symptoms or concerns are present. You’re right that celiac is often downplayed, but it’s a serious autoimmune condition—not an allergy—and it can affect the brain, nervous system, and overall health if untreated. Given everything your son has been through, you’re doing the right thing by advocating and asking questions. I would strongly recommend getting a full copy of his records, and if possible, consulting a gastroenterologist who understands celiac disease well so you can get clear answers and, if needed, proper testing and monitoring.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.