Posted by jojo on November 9, 2000, at 13:20:44
In reply to Re: Peeling of skin at tips of fingers, posted by KarenB on July 22, 2000, at 16:21:52
> jojo,
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> I recently read that it is a sign of Omega 3 depletion, which is associated with depession and Bipolar Disorder. When I take Flax Oil, I notice that dry feet/heels and peeling skin on the tips of fingers goes away. www.barleans.com has the best, freshest flax oil at a decent price.
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> Just a thought but have you been cleaning with bleach or cleanser lately? My skin is apparently very sensitive and bleach will do that every time. Antibacterial soap is very harsh, too. It took me a while to figure it out but I don't buy the antibacterial dish soap any more, for that reason.
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> KarenThanks Karen, I just read your follow up. This is
not due to bleach or cleanser.
It appears when I stop taking antidepressants,
and I first noticed it before I started taking
antidepressants, 540 moons ago. I thought that it
might be a common occurance in depression, and
that no one had taken note of it before. It's
an easy thing to overlook.
poster:jojo
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