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Vacaville, CA

If I scratch my leg it seems like my skin is really thin cuz I will get back scratch marks or my skin is literally flaking off then I get marks. I use lotion every day. Does anyone else experience thi

June 27, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes. My legs seem to itch alot. I sometimes scratch so hard that it starts to bleed.i usually have scabs from scratching so hard.i also noticed dryness and itchiness on my scalp.

June 28, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

That's been my problem for last 5 yrs! I have tried Eucerin, Shea butter, you name it. I have scratched so dark marks where tears or broken skin have been. Pale,pale thin skin.

March 19, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes. Dryness is part of lupus.Lots of lotion and oils like coconut oil help me. and tons of sunscreen!

June 30, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes skin is really dry...my hair also. Not sure why, have you tried coconut oil I here that's good.

June 27, 2016

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