Views from the deep trench of medicine in the US as experienced by a dermatology doctor with a private practice, and various other musings on whatever tangential subjects I feel like talking about.
Clear Stream
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
dry winter skin
Despite the fact that my profession has me spouting off the wonders of regular emolliation of the skin, I often neglect my own needs until it's crunch time. My skin was alligator-like on my legs, rough and peeling on my fingertips from repeated hand washing with industrial strength antibacterials. I followed my own advice and have been using Cetaphil cleanser in the shower, Cetaphil cream frequently on my hands and Cetaphil cream after my shower. Amazing changes, the dry flaking itchy skin is a heck of a lot better. The stuff is wonderful and I'm glad it hasn't changed in decades. Please keep it this way, Galderma Inc.!!!!