Health Concern

BAG BALM, Grandpa Bob. It's made for cows' udders to keep them soft but it's now sold in the lotion aisle of walmart,kmart, possibly Osco and Walgreens. That stuff works wonders on my dry,itchy ankles/heels. I slather it on in the evening and put socks on while sleeping. Wake up to super soft skin in the am.

Since the extra dryness seems relegated to one particular body area, I wonder if it is some king of condition that may need medication. You might want to check with the doctor about this. Could be a fungus of some sort. Also could be in part, a circulation problem. Have him alternate elevating, then lowering his feet and massage them periodically.

At least he is not suffering from swelling and edema. That is fortunate. I have three suggestions for you, two of them will involve some expense, but only one time. First, buy him some slippers that are leather, with sheep skin lining, the natural lanolin in the sheepskin will then soften his feet. My husband has a pair I got from LL Bean, they are about $45.00. but they are top quality. (maybe wool hunting socks would do the same, cheaper?), Second suggestion is to buy a parrafin bath, and treat his feet and ankles. The parrafin is a natural moisturizer, and usually has added essenial oils that also are helpful. Only use the medium heat range, as at 83 he could be subject to skin burns. You would only do this once or twice a week. Cost is under $ 40.00 at WalMart, or Sam's Club, maybe less online. I bought one of these for my hands, for pain. I love it. He could do both. Added bonus is improved sleep. Third solution is very inexpensive, you should do it nightly, however. Get a jar of Vick's Vaporub, and rub his clean feet and ankles with it. Put on loose fitting white socks over it. It is petroleum based, then it has essential oils that are also helpful in healing, notably oil of thyme. Added benefit, oil of thyme is anti bacterial, anti fungal. Blessings on you for taking care of your dad.

I can't be exactly certain what products are easily available for you to purchase, but in my mind, some of the cheapest products are the best. Aloe Vera and vaseline. The latter will be greasy, but it is very effective.My daughter uses vaseline for her skin irritatins when swimming (chlrine being the problem).

Oh a question that I have experience in. :) Contact your local Mary Kay Rep and ask for the Satin Hands Kit. It works wonders on feet. I think it will cost around $35 for the initial kit but after that you will only have to buy when you run out and some of the products you will go through faster than others. Ask for the instruction for the it also that will give you the order in which to apply. It takes maybe 10 minutes. You will notice a difference almost immediately and within days should clear up the problem for as long as you use it. Hope it helps.

We have here lots of organic and herbal remedies Grandpa Bob. You need some moisturizer that would last for 24 hours. I am actually using one for my feet because I use open shoes all the time and my feet do really become so scaly and hard that it's embarassing. So I use this skin softener and sometimes body butter that is very good in moisturizing my skin. However, those products will be bought only here in the my country. I may try posting them in my ebay store.

The first thing I would suggest is to make sure he is properly hydrated. Make sure he drinks enough water. The suggestions from GardenGerty are very good. In addition to what she has suggested I would add a treatment of Corn Huskers Lotion during the daytime, while wearing a pair of FRESH, CLEAN, WHITE SOCKS. You should use fresh, clean, white socks for each different treatment. When using the leather slippers with sheepskin you do not want the creams or ointments to come into contact with the sheepskin directly. Corn Huskers Lotion is basically Glycerin, and it is also a humectant. You are to be commended for doing all you can for your Dad. God bless you. You can get the Corn Huskers Lotion at Wal-Mart. It is not very expensive, but it's kind of like skunk smell...A little bit goes a loooooooooong way. Good luck.

Hi I simply adore you for taking care of your father, very few people are kind enough to look after their parents. My grandpa have very dry skin on his legs down to his feet and the doctor prescribed him to use Nutraplus or Nutraderm, it's a product made by Galderma (http://www.galderma.com/). Though I still suggest you seek an opinion of a doctor. Take care!

If you stick gummi bears between his toes overnight they'll have a juicy juicy fresh scent. As far as them being dry I'd suggest a good laxative.

I am really concerned as to why you put up this discussion, its a matter concerning ur pop's health.I would not have considered asking opininons from people who are mostly amatuers, of course u can't distinguish the responders from an amatuer to a medical practitioner, can u?I wud have lt the doctors to decide on this.I'm sorry if i sonded rude, but i really got angry that you wud even think that u can take ideas from amatuers in ur pop's health condition.I'm sorry

this is a homemade reciepe.....use cream of milk...it works vry well for dry skin.......or else try using mustartd oil....

Hi..Ask your father to take at least 3-4liters of water every day(if he doesn't have any renal anomaly)..my suggesion is take a little vasseline in your hand and add a little water mix it throughly.. then apply in your father's feet..leave it for some time ..this may help you.