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<blockquote data-quote="DebbieC" data-source="post: 824675" data-attributes="member: 175137"><p>Oh dear, I know the feeling!! I've tried all sorts, because I too have certain sensitivities to different things. Lanolin is one of them. I find a lot of creams sting if I have broken skin. I am 'lucky' in that I am also on medication for an underactive thyroid and this entitled me to free prescriptions in England, because I have found that the best thing for me is Diprobase lotion for my body and Diprobase ointment for my hands, which I get prescribed for me.</p><p></p><p> I apply the ointment at night, wearing white cotton gloves because of course it is greasy, but it gives me a good start for the next day! I've recently moved to Wales, where prescriptions are actually free for everyone (long may it continue!) </p><p></p><p>Diprobase lotion comes in a 500ml bottle with plunger which is handy and it doesn't leave a greasy residue. I have also recently started using a Nivea handcream during the day, which is inexpensive and is easily absorbed. So far this seems to be working well too. </p><p></p><p>There is also a Diprobase cream that comes in a tube, which my new doc prescribed for me in error, but this one stings if I have broken skin. I hope this helps. Good luck with your search for the right one for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DebbieC, post: 824675, member: 175137"] Oh dear, I know the feeling!! I've tried all sorts, because I too have certain sensitivities to different things. Lanolin is one of them. I find a lot of creams sting if I have broken skin. I am 'lucky' in that I am also on medication for an underactive thyroid and this entitled me to free prescriptions in England, because I have found that the best thing for me is Diprobase lotion for my body and Diprobase ointment for my hands, which I get prescribed for me. I apply the ointment at night, wearing white cotton gloves because of course it is greasy, but it gives me a good start for the next day! I've recently moved to Wales, where prescriptions are actually free for everyone (long may it continue!) Diprobase lotion comes in a 500ml bottle with plunger which is handy and it doesn't leave a greasy residue. I have also recently started using a Nivea handcream during the day, which is inexpensive and is easily absorbed. So far this seems to be working well too. There is also a Diprobase cream that comes in a tube, which my new doc prescribed for me in error, but this one stings if I have broken skin. I hope this helps. Good luck with your search for the right one for you. [/QUOTE]
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