Skin that scratches off easily and bleeds a lot?

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I read a question on this here already and the woman wrote that she was 55+ with the same problem. I am only 44 and recently when I scratch anywhere on my body, the skin comes off easily and I start to bleed. The sores that result from this seem to take forever to heel and leave ugly scars. Does anyone know what might be causing this? My medical insurance coverage discourages a doctor visit. My co-worker's say I look like a meth addict-not pleasant!! AND not attractive either! I use gallons of moisturizers-and I mean gallons! Nothing seems to work.

Lavinia Carroll · Accepted Answer

My skin is very thin, also and I need to be careful about scratching it, or it will bleed. (It began to be that way about your age.)The first thing to do is to not scratch...that was the advice I got from the dermatologist. That frustrated me, no end. However, he explained to me that the scratching actually created more itching. What a pain! You need to work on getting the sores healed. Aloe Vera is great, but sesame oil is even better and it feels good, too.He also advised me that the best time to apply the lotion was right after bathing, "grease yourself up" he said. My best solution for itchy, dry skin [yep, thats me most of the time] is to rub sesame oil all over (even your scalp, if possible--I get dry patches that itch like mad there) BEFORE bathing. After the bath or shower, put on lotions. That way, you'll really be 'greased up' and your skin will absorb better. Use good brands especially for dry skin.Another very important thing, is to shower off with cool water before getting out of the bath or shower. That closes the pores--very important to the health of your skin.Also, apply lotion at bedtime. (My manicurist recommended it, because of the dry skin on my hands. She told me that she uses vaseline--I don't think I could, tho)

Lavinia Carroll · Answer

A lot of dogs get 'hot spots' Where something really bothers them and they chew, or scratch it until it bleeds. You need to bring your dog to the vet, and should have done that first, before putting over the counter medicine on her. That ultimately could have harmed her more then helped.

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