Diabetic Living Australia — July-August 2017

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Kosmea Rose Hand

Cream, $19.95, 50mL

Contains rose oil, shea

butter and vitamin E

to keep your hands

baby soft all winter.

Lanolips Lemon

Hand Cream Intense,

$16.95, 50mL

Lanolin mimics your

skin’s natural lipids

while the citrus scent

adds a refreshing vibe.

Neutrogena®

Norwegian Formula

Fragrance-Free Hand

Cream, $7.99, 56g

Just a small amount

can help prevent dry,

chapped skin.

DermaVeen

Extra Gentle

Soap Free Wash,

$23.99, 1L

PH balanced to

soothe irritation

and help keep

your skin soft

and smooth.

NS Sensitive

Skin Cleanser,

$16.50, 500mL

This gentle

cleanser can help

maintain your

skin’s natural oils.

Aveeno

Skin Relief

Moisturising

Lotion,

$12.95, 345mL

Contains cooling

menthol to relieve

that itch!

NS Extra Dry

Skin Moisturiser,

$16.95, 250mL

Coconut, aloe

vera and honey

help to lock in

hydration. ■

Get skin smart – today!

Worried about fungal infections that won’t clear

or inflammation and wounds that heal slowly?

Having a dermatologist on your care team can

help with general skin issues year-round. Ask your

GP for a referral to a dermatologist or visit

dermcoll.edu.au to find one near you.

HANDS

BATH &

DO SHOWER

● Moisturise to avoid

redness and inflammation.

“Once inflammation has

developed, you could obtain

hydrocortisone ointment

over the counter from the

chemist,” advises Assoc. Prof.

Nixon. “A stronger preparation

will require a prescription.

In this situation, clear greasy

ointments are more effective

than white creams due to

being more moisturising.

They also don’t require

preservatives.”

● Investigate what’s creating

the issue – an allergy to

certain foods, chemicals or

dust mites may be the culprit.

“Food allergies are more likely

to be the cause of a rash.”

● Discuss your skin problem

with your GP as it could point

to an underlying health issue,

such as a fungal infection.

● Explore the idea of using

a humidifier overnight to put

moisture back into the air.

DON’T

● Sleep with an electric

blanket on or sit too close to

a heater. This can cause dry

skin and excessive itching.

● Scratch! Instead, ask your

pharmacist about suitable

anti-inflammatory creams.

Itching

QV Intensive

Body Moisturiser,

$8.15, 100g

Apply this thick,

intensive balm

after a shower.

Dermal Therapy™

Dry Skin Lotion,

$19.95, 750mL

Formulated with

natural emollients

and paraben and

sulphate-free,

this is great for

rough, flaky skin.

BODY

108 JULY/AUGUST 2017 diabetic living

LIVING well