Long Undies for Cold Leggies.

I'm not feeling incredibly inspired today. I finally succumbed to the cold that's been chasing me. Hopefully I can kick it by tomorrow, sniffling is no fun. I've been thinking about ways to keep my skin from cracking open in the cold weather. Last year I noticed that wearing gloves whenever I went outside reduced the frequency of my fingers splitting open near the nails. I think the same thing should apply to my legs, which like to get really uncomfortable in the winter. I had started looking for lined dress pants for work, but I think I might have to go with some thin full leg undergarments. At least they've come a long way with long johns, I remember them being ugly, bulky and embarrassing. Just a brief (get it?) thought for today.

Eating Right For Dry Folks?

I've been focusing on diet of late. I know that many people with Ichthyosis take retinoids, something that I'm still considering. This medication, a strong dose of vitamin A, as I understand it, has benefits, but may have side effects that could outweigh the benefits if not taken under the guidance and observation of a medical professional. I find some appeal in the idea of homeopathic treatment, and of good general nutrition and exercise in helping with my condition. I have recently increased my intake of vitamins a & e, and along with other dietary enhancements, find that my skin feels softer lately. Hopefully there is more to this that I can discover, but I like that going into winter, I'm feeling as well as I do. If you have a form of Ichthyosis, aside from medication, what do you ingest to help your condition?