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Itching Body After Cold Bath by vc: 4:15pm On Mar 02, 2008
Please what could be responsible for my body itching terribly after a cold bath especially if i used sponge. I have made changes to water sources and the soap. Allergy is also ruled out. Please help
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by ifyalways(f): 12:46am On Mar 03, 2008
@poster,go see a dermatologist for the physical examination and treatment.
itching generally might be caused by :
fungus infections
hives and lice
scabies and ezcema
atopic and contact dermatitis
presence of hookworm  larvea on the skin.
contact irritants like soap and chemicals in the water(used for treating water)
dry skin

meanwhile try :
lukewarm baths using very little soap.
moisturizers and skin soothing creams after bath.
go see a dermatologist.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by LadyT(f): 12:53am On Mar 03, 2008
Where do you live? Its the chemicals they used to clean and treat the water. Thats why its better to use hot water you wont get that itch.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by bamie(m): 11:51am On Mar 03, 2008
LadyT:

Where do you live? Its the chemicals they used to clean and treat the water. Thats why its better to use hot water you wont get that itch.
I quite agree with you Lady T, it might be the chemical used to treat the water.
Try warm water if that doesn't solve the problem, its better to see your GP.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Adeola007: 8:28pm On Mar 03, 2008
What is your hygiene like?
Do you sun dry your towel after usage and how often do you wash your towel?
I will advise you take care of that and see if there is an improvement before you start consuming antibiotics.
Regards
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by TOYOSI20(f): 8:33pm On Mar 03, 2008
Same here I agree with Lady T,

Lady T abeg Keep it comming jare". kiss

@ Poster, sorry about ur condition, I suggest u go and see a healthcare specialist.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by ifyalways(f): 8:35pm On Mar 03, 2008
LadyT:

Where do you live? Its the chemicals they used to clean and treat the water. Thats why its better to use hot water you wont get that itch.
. . .this might just be it.
@poster,if its just after a cold bath,then boil the water first and see what happens.

"keep them comming",lmao cheesy NL
its all good ?TOyosi
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by LadyT(f): 8:35pm On Mar 03, 2008
Thanks love wink @ Toyosi,
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by TOYOSI20(f): 8:51pm On Mar 03, 2008
U are quite welcome, how u been? cool
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by LadyT(f): 9:04pm On Mar 03, 2008
Im ok tired. How was your day?
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by TOYOSI20(f): 9:11pm On Mar 03, 2008
pele, My dear, . , . . . . . . . .

Had an exam first thing dis morning , just made it home.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by LadyT(f): 9:25pm On Mar 03, 2008
study your books o! good girl, grin
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by TOYOSI20(f): 9:34pm On Mar 03, 2008
Thanx much. cheesy
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by VIPICO(m): 9:26pm On Mar 04, 2008
imao
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by VIPICO(m): 9:29pm On Mar 04, 2008
imao
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by vc: 9:31pm On Mar 04, 2008
ifyalways:

@poster,go see a dermatologist for the physical examination and treatment.
itching generally might be caused by :
fungus infections
hives and lice
scabies and ezcema
atopic and contact dermatitis
presence of hookworm  larvea on the skin.
contact irritants like soap and chemicals in the water(used for treating water)
dry skin

meanwhile try :

Thanks a mill. , Ify
lukewarm baths using very little soap.
moisturizers and skin soothing creams after bath.
go see a dermatologist.

Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by vc: 9:33pm On Mar 04, 2008
ifyalways:

@poster,go see a dermatologist for the physical examination and treatment.
itching generally might be caused by :
fungus infections
hives and lice
scabies and ezcema
atopic and contact dermatitis
presence of hookworm  larvea on the skin.
contact irritants like soap and chemicals in the water(used for treating water)
dry skin

meanwhile try :
lukewarm baths using very little soap.
moisturizers and skin soothing creams after bath.
go see a dermatologist.


Thanks a mill, Ify
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by vc: 9:46pm On Mar 04, 2008
LadyT:

Where do you live? Its the chemicals they used to clean and treat the water.  Thats why its better to use hot water you wont get that itch.

Lady T,
Like i said I have changed water sources severally having lived in different part Naija and still experiencing it.
My hygiene is excellent and I have also changed soap too.
Anyway thanks for ur contribution I will be seeing a derma. soon
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by ifyalways(f): 9:56pm On Mar 04, 2008
vc:

Thanks a mill, Ify
uw guy.
but errrrrrrhm you have . . .ids abi cheesy God don catch you today. tongue
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by face007(f): 10:57am On Mar 06, 2008
I also use 2 icth afta bath but nw i dnt anymore,i tried alot of tins but didnt work,i guess wit time it wil stop itself
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Fostercat(m): 12:11pm On Mar 06, 2008
It bacterial infection.use more medicated soaps
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by reindeer: 12:22am On Apr 11, 2008
how come you all forgot polycythemia?
ive seen this compliant from this cause a few times. or maybe bathing with hard water, or maybe use of sponges made from some particular materials. anyways its a good thing you are seeing your derm. he/she will know what to do, all the best!
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by colors(f): 8:53pm On Apr 11, 2008
hey it happens to me too. my remedy is use only hot water and cut down on the sponging. trust me it works, doctor recommended
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Vicjustice: 11:42am On Apr 16, 2008
Dear Poster,
  But you didn't give enough details especially about the particular environment or surrounding influence of the place, ie the circumstances, the environment, the atmosphere, the temperature etc of the place. These factors can help understand why you experience this itches. Such itching condition could also be caused by your skin type (especially in a change of weather situation) and the kind of soap or shower-gel you use; more so, you could just be having some allergies to your sponge, towel or your body-drying method.
  A lot of Africans experience this in Europe especially during their first winter experience, but they get over it with simple bathe adjustments while their bodies begin to get use to the change of weather.
  There are various reasons that could be responsible for this itching condition, and it's usually nothing to fear much about, and it doesn't necessarily have to be treated with medicines, but some adjustments to these mentioned factors could be of remedy.
  My advice is: make some adjustments to some of these mentioned factors and see what work best as the remedy, trust me, the solution is just within your ability.
  But however, if you feel the need to see a Doctor, then, see one. But i suppose the Doc can only help to give advice, but he can't do much to stop the itching because the real course might just be the least thing that you can avoid.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by faoogoke(m): 9:49am On Apr 17, 2008
I used to experience the same thing too. What I did is that I stopped using sponge and it stopped itching after bath. Now I use only soap to bathe.

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Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by faoogoke(m): 9:51am On Apr 17, 2008
I used to experience the same thing too. What I did is that I stopped using sponge and it stopped itching after bath. Now I use only soap to bathe.
I do not think it is anything to do with infections or the water.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Adexatom: 3:35pm On Apr 28, 2008
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Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Vicjustice: 3:46pm On Apr 28, 2008
Adexatom:

hi deary, i saw your message and i have solution for u that will cost u less money,
if u can afford to mail me back then i will tell u more because then i know you mean what u say
the ssolution is NUTRIHAELTH AFRICA. IF You ARE INTERESTED CALL THIS NO 08053134775
   Are you a consultant or something like that?
   Before giving recommendation, how much understanding do you have on this matter?
   Mind you, it's not a medical condition but rather a minor discomfort and it's not supposed to cost him a Dime or Penny, not even a Kobo, all he needs is just a little adjustment which is not supposed to cost him any money .

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Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Cayon(f): 2:49am On Apr 29, 2008
lady T:

Re your comment below, DITTO

"Its the chemicals they used to clean and treat the water. Thats why its better to use hot water you wont get that itch."
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by OgaMadam(f): 7:14pm On Apr 29, 2008
If not take a warm bath.

Cold water can cause you skin to contract.
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by vc: 5:04am On May 01, 2008
@ Vicjustice and all,

Thanks for ur comments. Its really not about where I live cos I have moved to different part of the counrty and still experience it. Warm water does help, though, and I have recently noticed that if I mop my body with towel as against scrubbing the towel on my skin, it tends to itch less.

But generally so far warm water/no sponge have solved the problem somewhat. Am a bit worried though if constant hot bath does not have any adverse effect on one's health.

Thanks all
Re: Itching Body After Cold Bath by Vicjustice: 10:45am On May 01, 2008
vc:

@ Vicjustice and all,

Thanks for your comments. Its really not about where I live because I have moved to different part of the counrty and still experience it. Warm water does help, though, and I have recently noticed that if I mop my body with towel as against scrubbing the towel on my skin, it tends to itch less.

But generally so far warm water/no sponge have solved the problem somewhat. Am a bit worried though if constant hot bath does not have any adverse effect on one's health.

Thanks all

Dear Vc
   Warm water is very, very good for your health, it warms up your body and we know that a warmed up body is re-vitalised and is more fit for physical activities; but a cold water bath usually makes the body temporally chilled and will need to be warmed up by the body internal heat generating system before it is fit for activities.
  Depending on the climate or weather, you can get some infections or illnesses from cold water bath. I've seen some people shivering during and after taking bath, do you think this is good for the health?
   What would you say about those living in temperate regions who possibly have never had cold water bath all their lives, even when it's summer?

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