Dry/Itchy Skin?

[desi]

I have dry/itchy skin on the stomch/abs and im 3 weeks post surgery on my stomach/abs. is it ok to apply vitaminE oil on the area? any comments are appreciated...


thanks..

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

After liposuction, the skin is under stress.  If it is dry and flaky, it needs moisture.

Would recommend some simple skin moisturizing cream such as Neutrogena or Lubriderm.  Apply gently -- don't be rough.

Dr Jacobs

[desi]

thx Dr. Jacobs..... will do. I did apply vitaminE oil last night, i havent done any harm, have i? i have lubiderm for extra-dry skin that i use on my elbow/knee area..will use that tonight onwards...

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

No, you haven't done any harm with the vitamin E.  I usually use vitamin E on healing scars to improve them -- not skin in general.  You need just simple moisturizers.

Dr Jacobs

[desi]

thank u Dr. Jacobs..... good to know..