22 Year old male here. I currently have a persisting skin dryness which I believe is leading to itching skin (can resist doing so). I have to have moisturizer/lotion on 24/7 or it gets near unbearable leading to breaking of the skin. Over the last few weekends I have noticed I dont sweat as often anymore also. Also during exercise when I begin to sweat I get small urges to itch. Most of this whole ordeal is confined to my arms(joints and bends most severly) but all of my skin tends to show some dryness.

My history is: I used to have acne but was treated with accutance I believe 2+ years ago now which brought with it dry skin. Not until this past year(09-2010) have I experienced dryness symptoms like now.

I believe it could be related but doctors havent consoled me much in any way, tried steroids, immune supp., and antihistamines to no avail. I was also asked all the general allegy, diet, lifestyle questions, which none have changed over past and present.

I am mainly wondering how I can bring back my skins oil/sebum production if possible because I believe I have a skin failure of the oil glands. Asking here because although I believe there is one person who knows their body best, I dont know the answer for everything health related. Any help/info would be appreciated.