icy, i think quite a few mummies are allergic to Palmers' brand leh. Clarins seem to be a better choice. I'm only using Cetaphil and QV lotion now. Was on oral steriod medication and lotion but i've stopped using the steriod cream as my gynae said can only use for 2 weeks. For now, i look like a dalmatian dog.
poohgirl, my skin is not good in the first place, pretty sensitive. I sleep with aircon 25 degrees and wear long pants and sleeves. The difficult thing is keeping myself cool but skin supple. So i apply lotion pretty regularly. I have to say because my gynae gave me a week's HL at that time, i was able to shower 3, 4 times a day, reapply lotion regularly and keep myself cool. At night, because very hard to sleep due to the itchiness, i can just wake up and have a cold shower then go back to sleep without worrying about having to wake up in time for work. I agree stress plays a part! Try not to be stressed...I hate to say this but i've noticed everytime i talk about my MIL, i feel very itchy all over. Stress will trigger ezcema so try to relax....