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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Soreness In Skin While Having Diabetes/hypothyroidism

I have a skin problem that the doc will not do anything about other than give me anti histomens and creams but it is not helping. my skin is getting very sore and damaged, i have diabetes and an under active thyrod, have you any ideas for me to get over the counter to stop any more itching and damage to the skin?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Both diabetes and hypothyroidism can cause skin problems. Hypothyroidism causes dryness of skin and diabetes too increases the risk of getting skin infections. You must take care of your skin. Use a medicated soap preferrably one with Echinacea herb or Berberis aquifolium extract. It will be better to use a glycerine soap to avoid itchiness due to dry skin. Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area which has soothing and healing properties. Control your blood sugar levels as high blood sugars can cause delay in healing of damaged skin. Hope this answers your query.
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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Soreness In Skin While Having Diabetes/hypothyroidism

Both diabetes and hypothyroidism can cause skin problems. Hypothyroidism causes dryness of skin and diabetes too increases the risk of getting skin infections. You must take care of your skin. Use a medicated soap preferrably one with Echinacea herb or Berberis aquifolium extract. It will be better to use a glycerine soap to avoid itchiness due to dry skin. Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area which has soothing and healing properties. Control your blood sugar levels as high blood sugars can cause delay in healing of damaged skin. Hope this answers your query.