cheenway:


Sometimes your skin may be reacting to your towel or bathing soap

Yes, it may be skin reaction to sponge, towel, soap or the sanitary coditions around the water or bathroom. Try removing or replacing one or more of the bath items..

IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS CONSULT DOCTOR WITH SPEED!

THERE IS ALSO A RARE CASE OF WATER ALLERGY WHERE THE EXPOSURE TO WATER MAY CAUSE MUCH DISCOMFORT, CONVULSION OR EVEN DEA...

Mbkite:
Doctors and all concerned nairalanders, I really need to know if there is any treatment for itching especially after morning bath. I have used up all means known to me including, bathing hot water, applying aboniki after bath, etc. I brought this to nairaland believing to get a lasting solution. Thank you my good people.

it might be eczema. i actually suffered same prob; mostly my back n laps itched. but when i took drugs that were intended to treat my facial pimples,it helped solve d issue.

queenpin:
It's been happening to me for as long as I remember.
I have stopped bathing with sponge, it reduced slightly.
I have stopped bathing with cold water, it reduced slightly.
Tried different types of soaps , to no avail.
But I have noticed that I don't itch in the mornings when am rushing out to work etc. I only itch if I take my bath and am staying back at home or after my evening bath.
My wife thinks it's psychological.

I feel same.

It happens to me too most especially if I use rainfall water to bath , in most cases I use hot water and I don't use towel to clean after bathing because the itching mostly happen when you use towel after batting, the towel will open tiny opening in your body or skin thereby causing a severe itching' but my case don't happen all the time now but before I suffered it continuously for 15years before it subside now. It happens mildly to me now. I enquired and was told that it is blood related meaning it is caused by our type of blood.

bath with warm water and dry your body immediately. it's been my problem since but with warm water it gives about 80% reduction.

Happens to me. Stopped bathing with sponge and it reduced it drastically. Only take my bath with sponge once in two week on a weekend when I am not going out and ready to scratch my body

Happens to me. Taken and implemented advice from several doctors to no avail. I Stopped bathing with sponge and it reduced it drastically. Only take my bath with sponge once in two week on a weekend when I am not going out and ready to scratch my body.

Keep away from sponge for now. And if you must use one, go for very soft synthetic sponge instead of the local organic and abrasive ones. In short, keep away from sponge for sometime. Whenever you take your bath, ensure your towel is clean and SUN-DRIED. Finally, use hot water and move into the sun or a warm environment immediately after bath. This is what I did to put a stop to the torture. Oversensitive skin is the problem.

Mbkite:
Doctors and all concerned nairalanders, I really need to know if there is any treatment for itching especially after morning bath. I have used up all means known to me including, bathing hot water, applying aboniki after bath, etc. I brought this to nairaland believing to get a lasting solution. Thank you my good people.

wash your towel with hot water

i experienced similar case as the OP, that was when i just started using a net bathing sponge, i have never used such sponge before then only foam sponge however my skin no longer scratches cause its kind of use to sponge now.

it has been happenng for 15 yrs

Mbkite:
Doctors and all concerned nairalanders, I really need to know if there is any treatment for itching especially after morning bath. I have used up all means known to me including, bathing hot water, applying aboniki after bath, etc. I brought this to nairaland believing to get a lasting solution. Thank you my good people.

Happens to me to, I used to think it is dirty towels, but I still scratched when I got new towels, sponge and soap, I don't know what it is but I am happy I am not alone, and yes, like one commenter said I don't scratch when I use hot water, I used hot water today and I don't remember scratching, that might be a solution, I will try it more and see if that works.

Mbkite:
pls can you recommend a soap for me. I'm dark in complexion. Thanx.

irish spring aloe.

amicable09:

Boy! Over 15 years and you are comfortable with using Aboniki balm alone?

Not good. Put an end to it by seeking professional help. You can go to a general hospital, won't be too expensive I think. So that you can feel the joy of having your bath without any scratching afterwards .

I have been having the same issue,
Well it stoped for sometimes when i stoped using sponge,
Then it came back again ,
Sometimes i rub crean immediately and i dont feel it,

Have complained to a doctore , and he dont take it serious he said maybe the soap or the water
Well i noticed its the water

Aqua Pruritius is the name of the condition, and it is hereditary.
it is usually triggered by change in condition of bath or environment, like change of type of water (maybe from borehole water to tap water) or change in the type of soap. the only solution is to stop using sponge entirely except you are ready to scratch, mine takes up to 30 minutes of itching after bath.
also wearing rough fabric like jeans immediately after bath also helps and it reduces the itching. when the rough fabric makes contact with the skin, it eases the itching.

trust me OP what is happening to you is called narun in Yoruba
anything caffeine, garri, coffee, Lipton makes it so bad...
FBC or whatever it's ur choice
I can recommend or help u buy the Agumu its just 1500 that takes it all away for me within days.
in fact I just sent that same stuff to a friend in faraway Canada who used it from my supply when he came home den.
get in touch if u wanna try it.

Mbkite:
Doctors and all concerned nairalanders, I really need to know if there is any treatment for itching especially after morning bath. I have used up all means known to me including, bathing hot water, applying aboniki after bath, etc. I brought this to nairaland believing to get a lasting solution. Thank you my good people.

Its very normal
At least everybody will experience this once or twice in their lifetime
Nothing to be scared of

Thank God for this post. have been having thereby same issue for the past 6months now wen I bath my body start itching me it has even given me scars on my skin because of vexation of itching, last week I spent 7k on series of test dey no see anything with drugs dey pack for me still just little changes. have read every comments here am glad have learnt some steps to take and see how it goes #I say no to sponge

donjahsy:
applying cream immediately after bath doesn't stop it.

It doesn't

Thing is, I've never experienced it myself but I knew someone in my hostel who did and it was what I saw as cure for her that I prescribed here .

It's expected to work except if it is an infection in other cases. I also think by virtue of age, that it can also be a psychological problem. How you feel about the bathroom or towel used, may cause itching after bathing.

See a doctor. That's all.
*Singing * I'm not a certified physician (she want make I give am injection) so I cannot diagnose.

Am also a victim of this itching and the best solution so far for me is bathing with warm water. This condition is biological and hereditary.

I have suffered this itching problem before but it stopped when some certain precaution is been done. Forget about professional or hospital to look for the cure they will just be writing drugs for u or add more problem for you. Many people here have giving you a good and simple suggestion but you might think is too cheap. What are they?
Don't use sponge again and stop using medicated soap. The only best soap for you is toilet soap like eva and other simple soap or just bath without soap with Warm water. Secondly don't dry ur body after bathing as irritation may persist. But this one may not be often.if you ahve opportunity to get a better agbo or agunmun from traditional drugs it will be better than taking oyinbo drug for it. Yoruba call it inanrun.

Mightyraw:

I have been having the same issue,
Well it stoped for sometimes when i stoped using sponge,
Then it came back again ,
Sometimes i rub cream immediately and i dont feel it,

Have complained to a doctor , and he don't take it serious he said maybe the soap or the water
Well i noticed its the water

I'm glad you found cure for yours already. But don't stop using sponge entirely o! I can't imagine one not having to use sponge at all! No way!

Get a small napkin/towel as substitute for sponge. They are very soft and tender on the skin. You fit even cut foam use

Anything to ensure you wash yourself clean please. One last advice, since you know it's the water, how about you boil your water before use? It may also work perfectly.

glogirlie:
Thank God for this post. have been having thereby same issue for the past 6months now wen I bath my body start itching me it has even given me scars on my skin because of vexation of itching, last week I spent 7k on series of test dey no see anything with drugs dey pack for me still just little changes. have read every comments here am glad have learnt some steps to take and see how it goes #I say no to sponge

DM me I got something that can cure it
if u wish thou

Favourednwa:

1) use a mild soap
2) moisturizer your body after bathing. I tried out a lot but Palmer's cocoa butter formula with vitamin e did it for me.
3) till you find the right moisturizer use loraditine
4) visit a dermatologist

I HAVE PERSONALLY HAD THIS ISSUE FROM BIRTH. This is however my technique for managing it:
(note: it might be 2 core factors: skin type and water;
your dermis might not have enough oils to combat the harsh effects of alkaline soap due to dry skin and maybe more open pores ;,so the chemicals have itching effects on your skin.
Secondly, extremely alkaline or acidic water pH might be a reason.)

Solution:
1.Dissolve substantial powdery alum in hot water(not boiling; so as not to destroy its chemical contents).
2. Use hot water to bath. Ensure you add the dissolve alum to your mixed bathing hot water and lukewarm water.
3. Take your bath.

It has worked for me, it might work for you.
Also you might need to visit a dermatologist; it could be signs of an hidden infection(I will go when I am less busy myself)
Hope it helps.

[Also, I don't use either sponge or medicated soap: the sponge , I suspect, opens my skin pores (I have dry skin), the medicated soaps are too alkaline and cause irritation on my dermis...I think.]

It also happened to me due to rain water and the environment. During this time i couldn't bath for 7days becos mine was so severe. I visited the doctor but the scratching still persisted it was until I changed my water and some other things that it stopped. Don't worry you just try to get the source(s), nail it and the rest will be history.

Mbkite:
Doctors and all concerned nairalanders, I really need to know if there is any treatment for itching especially after morning bath. I have used up all means known to me including, bathing hot water, applying aboniki after bath, etc. I brought this to nairaland believing to get a lasting solution. Thank you my good people.

It wl stop on its own with time. it happened to me while i was sick last week. try using only drinking water for bathing , for now.

You may be suffering from filaria. You can confirm by checking your blood for filaria I'm a medical laboratory. The treatment is Mectizan tablets. Take 4 stat on an empty stomach, repeat 6months later, then yearly. Thanks

I have same experience whenever I use sponge. I don't know if you use sponge but you may wish to stop using it and observe the difference (if you've been using it)

Bath your body with sponch from your head to your knee, use just ordinary hand to bath the rest that is just the remedy. Try it and pray for me latet

Try using a hypoallergenic soap like E45 soap and E45 lotion.

yim:
It happens to me and my mum
My mum's case is more serious cos had to see a dermatologist and she was told it's in the blood which is why I got to inherit it or something like that. They even told her that she can only manage it.
After she did her test I didn't bother cos I was scared of hearing same thing.
She went local with agumnu, and it doesn't itch her again.
Me: loraditine and after I stopped it, it came back, so I joined her in the local way.
Best advice: do a full blood test and see a doctor afterwards

you know I suffer this same thing...I was told mine is in the blood too

I contacted a woman to get that agunmu for me...I'm gonna try that stuff too

But the most painful part for me is that my skin reacts to any and everything... Creams, soaps, water and I don't even know which one to start fighting

My face is ruined sef because the damn skin hates a facial cream I bought that works for all other people I know

Needless to say...I am frustrated

richard69:
try tetmosol

this soap along with premier cool almost killed me...I will just be scratching like a mad man

I found balance with Eva tho