<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> so far I have received lots of advice. seems like these suggestions would work for any kind of skin problem-DH, dry skin, rash, excema, psoriasis. This is good for me because I am not sure if I have DH or psoriasis. there are a lot of products/companies mentioned and I have not called every single one myself but I trust my sources. I have no financial links to any of them. DIET advice: Gluten free diet include EFA (essential fatty acids) in your diet--Flax oil, borage oil, oil of evening primrose EFA are also supposed to be good for digestion as well Milk products can exasperate skin conditions drink lots of water LOTIONS/oils/skin creams recommended: Calendula ointment or Untica Urens ointment (harder to find) -homeopathic& GF Calendula comes from a special marigold extract Australian Body care (hand & Body lotion)- hydrates the skin and has a natural antiseptic...helps skin keep moist and also helps reduce infection -no gluten/gliaden in this product Base Glaxol and bactroban on sore areas baths of oil and sea salt. putting GLA directly onto skin or in bath water Tea tree oil, Glaxol and bactroban Vitamin E (as long as it isn't derived from wheat) plain olive oil, avocado or almond oil, cocoa butter cream by Nature's Way that is totally natural Pure aloe Vera plain sorbolene cream Galderma's Candermyl and Cetaphil. (unsure if GF)-no reaction Galderma Laboratories Inc.1-800-582-8225 Vaseline, Intensive Care Lotion Advanced Healing is gluten free even better lotion made by Vaseline Intensive Care -New Solutions Skin Repair skin protection cream. -unsure if GF all Jergens products anything from Lubriderm, Curel-all GF recommended- Lubriderm Seriously Sensitive Lotion for Extra Sensitive Dry Skin Barriere AH cream-found in the baby section -chapped hands and lips something with beeswax in it, tar based lotion Aquaphor made by Beiersdorf, same company as Eucerin (put it on before Eucerin) ingredients: petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin and lanolin alcohol wear 100% thin cotton gloves after applying lotion available: art stores, pharmacies The Body Shop's Hawthorn cream plain old Crisco, Vaseline or other petroleum jelly baby / mineral oil Pure Emu Oil and the Emu Oil Plus Kiss My face has a GF moisturizing cream Almay sensitive care cream, cleansing cream, or eye gel Almay time-off day cream, day moist lotion, night creme INFO on GF skin care products: web site sponsored by the National Jewish Hospital in Denver Abi's celiac page: This is the index of the food categories on this site: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4003/gf-index.html go to toiletries Booklet from Kollel-Los Angeles. donations recommended The booklet has Cosmetics and medications that are Gluten Free usually at Passover. Order from: Kollel-Los Angeles 223 South Formosa Ave. (213) 933-7193 or Bais Medrash: 7159 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90036 check archives, take down the 1-800 numbers listed on various products. CSA Commercial food list. $8.00 PO BOX 31700 Omaha, NE 68131 Membership is $28.00 for the first year Lifeline 4x a year and a great Handbook shopping guide, send $10, payable to TCCSSG, to 34638 Beechwood, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Environmental factors, etc: chemicals in air working with chemicals dry air -run a humidifier when heat is on / keep a large pot of simmering water, uncovered, on the stove during the day Excessive dryness can also be thyroid related, besides being seasonal. !!!!!! Thanks to all who replied. So far I have tried a few of the things. I am using Eucerin lotion and looking for the others. I put some Vaseline Intensive care lotion on during the day (they sell it in small trial sizes) and after I get out of the shower (I heard it absorbs better before you towel off all the water from your skin) I am using a body oil by Sunshine that has almond, safflower, sunflower seed, grapeseed, avocado, apricot, lavender oils and vitamin oil and lecithin. I also have a humidifier which is helping reduce bloody noses but no skin help really. I put on tons of oil last night and I was so excited this morning when my hands were somewhat smooth but now it is 5 o'clock and they are back to being stiff and sore. maybe some better gloves? I also have managed to find an alcohol-free mouthwash called Eco-DenT that works really well. the ingredients are: sodium bicarbonate,water,castor bean oil,menthol,peppermint oil,anethole,Echinacea extract,goldenseal extract,stevia,tea tree oil,CoQ-10, Essential oils of Orange, lemon, sweet fennel, anise, geranium, bergamot, fougere, lavender, rosemary, basil. rosefin thanks for all who contributed. keep that skin moisturized! -Aimee Bittinger