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What Causes Itchy Skin After Bathing?

Hello Dr, i have a problem always after bathing or shower my body start itching up to 10 min and it has been longtime more than 10 years. some dermatologists told me to change soaps, lotions, water, towers and many other things but no one works. may u please help me? i have tried many things and visited many doctors but in vain. thanks
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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There may be a number of reasons for the itching. Hot showers often will make the skin excessively dry, leading to itching. This is a very common reason. Does it still itch as much after cold showers? Chemical irritants in soaps, shampoos, detergents used to wash towels which are then used, are common culprits as well. Even hard water could cause itching, as, again, the calcium in it leads to dry skin. Try using lukewarm or cold water for bathing, and applying essential oils/lotions to prevent drying. Healthy diet and adequate water intake, of course, is essential. Home remedies like application of lemon juice, aloe Vera extract, basil extract on affected area may help soothe the itch. If the itching is really intense and the problem is persistent, we need to investigate and rule out other uncommon causes.
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What Causes Itchy Skin After Bathing?

There may be a number of reasons for the itching. Hot showers often will make the skin excessively dry, leading to itching. This is a very common reason. Does it still itch as much after cold showers? Chemical irritants in soaps, shampoos, detergents used to wash towels which are then used, are common culprits as well. Even hard water could cause itching, as, again, the calcium in it leads to dry skin. Try using lukewarm or cold water for bathing, and applying essential oils/lotions to prevent drying. Healthy diet and adequate water intake, of course, is essential. Home remedies like application of lemon juice, aloe Vera extract, basil extract on affected area may help soothe the itch. If the itching is really intense and the problem is persistent, we need to investigate and rule out other uncommon causes.