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Tuesday, September 02, 2008 lucy asks

Q: lotion for fragile skin?

 I am on prednisone  for Ra and lupus and my skin is so fragile that I bleed  if I touch it.any advice  on lotions wouldbe grateful

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10/13/08 5:49pm

I'd try Cetaphil - a gentle non soap cleanser - I swear by it -my son has eczema and has used it and they make a gentle moisturizer as well.  I'd clear it with a doctor though because he or she may have a particular solution.

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