Emollients

[dunnitall]

Can anyone help please? What sort of emollient could a diabetic with thin skin on legs use which would be safe to moisturise the skin ? Not sure if just ordinary cream/oil would've safe. Thanks.

[Sqad]

I am guessing that you are a Type 2 diabetic..........Ordinary creme or Boots E45 would be perfectly safe.

[shaneystar2]

Dermol is excellent .Anti bacterial .
Oilatum is very good too.Avoid aqueuos cream .It may be cheap but it's not that good on thin skin .

[dunnitall]

Thank you I will have a look at that I wasn't sure if that would be ok many thanks.

[dunnitall]

That was to squad then Shane's post appeared so thanks as well will look at all now and see what they say.

[boxtops]

E45 is wonderful stuff, it's not expensive - it'll be just as good as more expensive brands.

[woofgang]

I reckon that aqueous cream is the best of the bunch and very cheap if you buy a pot, not a tube. If your skin is very dry you can also wash with it, but be careful as it makes baths and showers slippery.

[islasmum]

I have Diabetes 2 and my diabetic nurse recommended Doublebase Gel, which is highly moisturising gel - it is also unscented, and you can get it on prescription - I don't know it it can be bought over the counter. I use it on my feet and legs every night, and it definitely helps the dryer areas - and it sinks in quickly, as I've found that some of the other moisturisers have a tendency not to sink in if being used a lot. Ask your practice nurse about this.

[dunnitall]

Thanks islasmum never heard of that one so will look into that.