i've always been this way. when i was little and took baths, after i got out my hands would itch extremely. i would take a brush and rub my hands. and now i've been polishing petoskey stones in which your hands have to be wet, and my hands are itching like crazy!!! why would water make your hands itch? its like their hot and really itchy.
2007-11-03 15:57:16 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I could be that there is something in the water that you are allergic to. Rememr that the public water source is only filtered to a certain extent and they add stuff like chlorine and fluoride. I itch extremely when i am exposed to chlorine in water so this may have caused your itching. Also when we over wet our skin it is now saturated..wet tissue wants to decompose when left in water and is saturated. The itching could be because you over saturated your hands. Also if your skin is dry..then it wants to absorb the wetness..more saturation endures. Good luck!
2007-11-03 16:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by nickybickyboppers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always wondered this and found that I was allergic to the kind of soap that I was using. Also the doc told me that being in water for long periods of time can dry the skin especially if it's not in softened water.
2007-11-03 16:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by ~Sara~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much exposure to water, actually leaches moisture out of your skin so it dries out and itches. Suggest you limit your exposure to water, wear gloves if you can, and use a very good moisturizer like Eucerin cream on them.
2007-11-03 16:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like exema you could see a doctor and get a perscition ointment or you can try cortisone......try to keep out of water and wear gloves when you have no choice
2007-11-03 16:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sawyers girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water may be drying out your skin, so use a lotion that says "soothes and relieves" or has aloe Vera in it. If that doesn't work..
you could have a skin condition called eczema.. you should check with your doctor
2007-11-03 16:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by ... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water is drying your skin out, try using rubber gloves and be sure to apply unscented lotion on your hands.
2007-11-03 16:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Staccye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water dries out your skin. Try using a mild lotion.
2007-11-03 15:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by sillygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemicals in the water.
2007-11-03 16:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋