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I've been away for a while and came back to find something on our list that I may be able to help with. My Mother (71 yrs old w/ end term PD) had problems with dry skin and an itchy, scaly scalp. I tried aloe vera juice mixed with fruit juice twice a day (1 part aloe to 2 parts juice) and had good results - certainly better than slathering on creams. It's said to be a good de-toxifier, aids in the healing of stomach disorders, infections and is good for colon problems like diarrhea and constipation (which is a problem for many folks w/ PD). Aloe vera also works topically (worked for us on bedsores) but I found an "ointment" made for external use to be better than the juice which tends to be sticky. We also tried the raw plant, squeezed but again she didn't like the stickiness. We had to shop around a bit to find the freshest juice with the best taste because there are lots of brands out there. I also applied jojoba oil to her scalp with much success after remembering how it cured a niece many years ago who had a bad case of cradle cap. Good luck and thanks for all I've learned here just lurking. Daniel [log in to unmask]