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What Does Extremely Dry Skin On The Legs Indicate?
Have extremely dry skin especially my legs (also hv diabetes2) A few years ago used prescription salve which was very good but it became very expensive (approx. $300) Can t think of the name but was happy with the results. Do you know what I m taking about? Thanks for your help. Much Appreciate any info you come up with.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
The key to remove dryness in the skin of legs in a type 2 diabetic is to:- avoid hot showers
- apply olive oil or almond oil before bathing
- apply moisturizing ointment after bathing
- increase fluids intake
- keep your blood sugar well controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
The key to remove dryness in the skin of legs in a type 2 diabetic is to:- avoid hot showers
- apply olive oil or almond oil before bathing
- apply moisturizing ointment after bathing
- increase fluids intake
- keep your blood sugar well controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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