tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289619733590574585.post6494299115857234293..comments2023-07-27T02:09:46.445-07:00Comments on Coping with Ichthyosis: 08022014: Does shaving helps the skin shed?MeiLinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11538999093442256151noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289619733590574585.post-49046816999479275242018-01-23T18:44:31.999-08:002018-01-23T18:44:31.999-08:00Thank you for your suggestions! My SO also didn...Thank you for your suggestions! My SO also didn't mind my skin condition as much as I do, and I feel like we are really lucky because I always thought fair and smooth skin is everything for women to look great. It is great to have such supportive SO. MeiLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538999093442256151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289619733590574585.post-49248540959974746852014-03-04T06:46:26.999-08:002014-03-04T06:46:26.999-08:00Hi there! I live in the US and I have Ich Vulgariu...Hi there! I live in the US and I have Ich Vulgarius as well. I started dating my now husband 5 years ago and we've been happily married for 2. I think I care more about my skin then he does and I'm learning (slowly) Ichthyosis doesn't define your life it just changes how you treat it. Somedays I look/feel perfectly normal too :) I was initially diagnosed with Eczema since early childhood. I just wanted to give you some of my personal advice and express that you are not alone but remember all treatment is really personal preference. I take a shower long enough to fully moisturize the skin so it can be removed easily, maybe 30 min every other day. This is longer then my previous doctor recommends. I use moisturizing body wash with Shea Butter. I do shave and find it feels better on my lower legs. After I pat dry and start with spot treating the eczema with medicine, then use all over Ammonium Lactate 12% (stings a little) and then cover all over with Eucerin cream. Some people swear by Aquaphor which is made by Eucerin but is more like a Vaseline consistency. Anyway, I usually re-moisturize during or at the end of the day and then the next day when I don't take a shower. Then I start the process all over. Check out Ichthyosis.com for lots of tips physically and emotionally, as it has helped me SO MUCH, best of luck on your journey!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203292931886198524noreply@blogger.com