Dry Skin

[lastrid]

What allergens are most likely to cause dry skin? Not eczema, just really dry skin all over. We're already off dairy and gluten, but I still have this problem, and I'm noticing it starting to develop in DS as well, and I'm feeling like it's an allergy (although I seem to think everything is allergy related these days ). Are there any others that you guys can think of?

[kjbrown92]

No, but I wish I knew. I'm thinking in my case it might be tomatoes or citrus. I have cracking fingers and heels. Though the CLO is definitely helping, I tend to have flares not related to the weather, so I'm thinking food too, just can't figure out what!

[mkat]

Skin issues can also stem from environmental allergies, not just food. Also, our sensitive skin gets dry and itchy in the wintertime (dry, cold weather; running the heater more at night, etc.) I'd try a really good moisturizer, drink plenty of water and consider CLO. And, we started using a cool mist humidifier in DS's room at night and it's really helped his skin.