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29 People found this comment helpful

I used Lac-Hydrin for keratosis and very dry skin, and found it to be immediately effective with no side effects. Insurance will not cover it saying it is the same as OTC Amlactin. They are most definitely not the same - Amlactin did not help so I pay full price to get Lac-Hydrin 12%.

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6 People found this comment helpful

The dryness has turned into shedding of the skin, new growth growing, but extremely painful. Don't know if this is from a nervous condition or just scaley.

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Carolyn F | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/27/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I started using 12% Lac Hydrin years ago for a gross skin condition called Hs... it has kept all lesions at bay perfectly (together with antibiotics). Now, I have discovered that it also works well to toughen up my arms and hands -- also have been taking Plavix for ten yrs since a TIA. One unfortunate side effect has been easily cutting, bruising. and breaking the skin on my arms and hands. My dermatologist suggested slathering it on my arms and hands and within 2 days MOST discoloration is GONE. Im OK with it being OTC and the one I buy online is inexpensive and fragrance free..Read More Read Less

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DeniseF | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/29/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using the Lac-Hydrin 12% Lotion since 1996 for cracked finger skin (like kind you get at corners of nail bed) and on heels. This stuff is WONDERFUL and AMAZING - I put a small amount on the affected area and within hours it has started to heal - pain is gone and within 24 hours or less the crack is healed. BEWARE the over the counter version AMLACTIN - does not work anywhere near as effectively. Insist on prescription - definitely worth paying for it yourself if you have to.

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Diane | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the ONLY cream I have found to ease my eczema.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
5/14/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/2/2011
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 56 years old and have X-linked ichthyosis,and have used Lachydrin 12% Ammonium Lactate Cream since 1982. It is the best alpha hydroxy cream on the market and relieves itching and dry skin. In my opinion, the generic Amlactin does not have the same beneficial affects Lachydrin has. It is my cream of choice and recommend it highly.

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Joe303Monroe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/28/2010
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 4.0
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The lotion works satisfactorly; however, it is loaded with a large amount of fragrence that gives me a headache. If I could find another lotion with the same actives and did not have the fragrence, I would use it.

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Nicole | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/15/2010
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has extremely dry skin and we suspect that he may have inherited ichthyosis from my father. We have tried several different types of lotion, both prescription and OTC, and nothing helped. We used this once and could tell an immediate improvement. Great stuff!

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/16/2009
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 4.7
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My heels crack and become painful. This always clears it up immediately.

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Joyce | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
5/15/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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The doctor prescribed it for itching and so I used it all over my body. I'm nauseated and was up every hour last night for some reason. I am lactose intolerant is there any connection?

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annie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/17/2008
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 5.0
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I used Lac-Hydrin for keratosis and very dry skin, and found it to be immediately effective with no side effects. Insurance will not cover it saying it is the same as OTC Amlactin. They are most definitely not the same - Amlactin did not help so I pay full price to get Lac-Hydrin 12%.

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Pandorah | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Dry Skin
Overall rating 2.7
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The dryness has turned into shedding of the skin, new growth growing, but extremely painful. Don't know if this is from a nervous condition or just scaley.

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