How do i stop my skin itching so much after a bath or shower?

Question

My wife would like to know how to stop her skin from itching so much after a bath or shower. As soon as she begins to dry herself the itching starts and lasts for about 30 minutes. She says its unbearable. Any advice ( apart from the obvious dont have a bath or shower ). Thanks

Answer 1

It's soap or water. If she has problem even without soap, then it's water. Does she have problems when she goes out of town and use different water? There are some water softening device you can install for water supply in your house, but, it's rather expensive. Google and see if there is some kind of water softening you can buy just for shower head.

Answer 2

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How do i stop my skin itching so much after a bath or shower?
My wife would like to know how to stop her skin from itching so much after a bath or shower. As soon as she begins to dry herself the itching starts and lasts for about 30 minutes. She says its unbearable. Any advice ( apart from the obvious dont have a bath or shower ). Thanks

Answer 3

I suspect that she uses a lot of soap or shower gel. These are nothing more than Chemical cocktails and contain all kinds of chemicals any of which could make you itch.
If she washes her hair every time she has a shower the same applies with shampoo. Also if the water is too hot this can have a similar effect.
Try showering with cooler water and use SIMPLE soap from Sainsbury's. Also try to not to apply loads of soap to get a big lather.
Hope this helps you, it helped me.

Answer 4

I had this problem too! I found that moisturising before and after a shower or bath worked to some extent. Also try not having the water too warm. If all else fails check with your G.P about taking an anti- histamine. Some are available without prescription. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

well some people do not need to shower everyday. If she chooses to take a shower everyday maybe she should use a soap that is more mild live Ivory. Maybe she should go to the doctor and see if it is dermatitis condition. In the winter unless she is very active and sweats a lot she may not need to shower as much. If she does continue to shower maybe it is her shampoo that is causing it or the cream rinse. Make sure she stands and rinses very well. Also not use extremely hot water another solution. When all else fails go get it checked out.

Answer 6

Is your water very hard? My daughter and I get this especially when it starts getting cold. I buy horribly expensive soaps from the pharmacy, which help a lot and something called Aveeno Colloidial which is like oaty powder that you put in the bath water. The doctor advised cold cream too. All this does help but we're still itchy until the weather warms up. The doctor says there's not a lot you can do about it.

Answer 7

It sounds like she is allergic to lanoline in soap and shower washes, this is animal fat and can irritate the skin, there are some lanoline free soaps and washes on the market, ask at your nearest Boots. T.he other option is to dry her down and then rub moisturiser over her whole body, lanoline tends to dry out her skin and it may be that her skin is just too dehydrated after a shower

Answer 8

Exactly what some of them above said. Could be the hot water (chemicals in it to keep it from exchanging heat too fast) or strong soaps. Try a different soap, or a soap free (glycerine containing) products. Moisturize when skin is still moist.

Answer 9

Allergic reaction to the type of water and/or cleansing solution/soap. Also the possibility of mites in the bedding that are within the epidermal layer. Start with a body wash instead of a soap, Check to see the quality and hardness of the municipal water supply many of which are loaded with high levels of chlorine and other purifying agents. If you own your own home you may have to invest in a water softener. After that if the problem persists have your mattress and bedding treated for microscopic parasites that imbed themselves in the skin.

Answer 10

its the detergents in bath products. I usually have to have showers or have a bath in just water because i'm allergic to all the soaps and things. The main cause is one called sodium laureth sulfate, its in most things, especially shampoos, avoid these chemicals and you'll be fine. If you feel sick as well, i would say this is definitely the cause.