Who else has experienced skin itches after bath, and how did you overcome/manage it. Please help before I go crazy

Use dettol in bathing water

Lol it happened to me, when to the doctor the said it's dry skin bla bla bla bla but it fine there's no need to panic.
Just make sure you don use dirty water to take your bath

Contaminated bath water.

Use an antiseptic soap or rather use dettol.

estybae:
Use dettol in bathing water

it doesn't work

Akhigbeblog:
Lol it happened to me, when to the doctor the said it's dry skin bla bla bla bla but it fine there's no need to panic.
Just make sure you don use dirty water to take your bath

Arrrrrrh!! I wish I can continue to endure but it gets worst during raining season.

Craziestgirl:
Contaminated bath water.

not at all

This issue again? It's about time someone opened a comprehensive thread about this issue

I'll give you the advise that was given to that person with your issue then. Start by changing every component of your bathing utilities. Change soap and see if it stops, try with sponge, then the towel, and lastly, your source of bathing water. Something must surely give way.

If it persists after all these measures, please consult a dermatologist. Make hunger no kill dem cause of low patronage. Good luck.

Sixfeetbelle:
This issue again? It's about time someone opened a comprehensive thread about this issue

I'll give you the advise that was given to that person with your issue then. Start by changing every component of your bathing utilities. Change soap and see if it stops, try with sponge, then the towel, and lastly, your source of bathing water. Something must surely give way.

If it persists after all these measures, please consult a dermatologist. Make hunger no kill dem cause of low patronage. Good luck.

thanks.

@OP, you are not alone, looks like it has to do with the blood.

Switch to natural soap, use napkin or face towel as sponge.

Most importantly, bathing with hot water helps a lot, it drastically reduces the itch. Don't take too long in the bathroom, dry your body as quickly as possible.

I don't think hospitals have a solution too, you will be given loratandine or something like that which only suppresses it for a while.

For the black soap, go to the market and buy the natural one, not the already branded one like dudu osu.

I also noticed those who itch after bath like this also itch when they take drugs that have the quine in them like chloroquine.

I think our researchers can take it from there.

Google aquagenic pruritus, for that’s probably what you have, but you have to be sure. See a doctor when the COVID issue ends.
What helps? Avoid the water temperatures that make you itch. Eg if you itch to cold water, use hot water to bathe.
For some reason ACV (organic apple cider vinegar) helps. A capful or two in your bath water.
Antihistamines are used to treat it(for example, 10mg of loratidine once a day can be used and is mild). But while taking this it is good to have holidays. For instance you take the drugs maybe every night for a total of one week or ten days, and coast on that for a period where you don’t take drugs.
When the itching starts again, you can take another course of Loratidine like before and so on.
There is no cure, but it can decrease in severity, duration and intensity with time. For some people it decreases to points where they do not notice the itch at all again.

And, please do not use dettol, savlon and others like them for it. To improve bath hygiene? Using dry, clean towels is a sure bet. Have more than one towel. Aveeno soap or any soap with oats helps too (if your skin is dry).
Feel better.

Itching After a Shower: Why It and How to Treat It


Overview
For some people, hitting the shower brings with it an uncomfortable side effect: pesky, persistent itching.

Itching after you take a bath or shower isn’t uncommon. It can be caused by dry skin or other skin conditions. Keep reading to find out what’s causing your skin to itch after showering.

What causes itchy skin after showering or bathing?

There are several culprits that could be the cause of your post-shower itchy skin. Some are more common than others.

Xerosis cutis
“Xerosis cutis” simply means that your skin is too dry. Soaking your skin in hot water for extended periods of time can strip your skin of its natural oils, irritating skin that already lacks moisture. Sometimes that results in itching after a shower.

The itching may mostly happen on your feet or legs because those parts of your body have so much contact with the water.

Soap sensitivities
It’s possible that the soap you’re using is drying out your skin as it cleans. A harsh soap may not always leave a rash that you can see, but it can leave a lasting itch after your shower is over. Failing to wash all the soap residue off your skin after a shower can also be a source of itching and discomfort.

Aquagenic pruritus
With this condition, your nervous system can be activated by water on your skin. As a result, you get itchy after a shower or bath. This condition is rare, and if you have it, you probably already know.

Aquagenic pruritis causes immense itching after any contact with water, including washing your hands, and going into the pool.

Treating itchiness after bathing
If your itching is persistent after a shower, you may want to consider using a home remedy as a treatment. Below are some ways you can prevent itching or treat it if it happens:

Pat dry instead of toweling off. Rubbing your skin with a towel after a shower can strip your skin of moisture. Don’t try to remove every water droplet from your skin. Instead, pat your skin dry with your towel after washing off.

Moisturize your skin while it’s still wet. Applying moisturizer while your skin is just a bit damp will help to lock moisture into your skin barrier. Opt for a fragrance-free hypoallergenic moisturizer. Consider using one that’s “oil-free” if you have acne-prone skin. For an added cooling benefit, store your moisturizer in the fridge before applying it.

Switch your soaps. If you’re having recurrent itching without a rash after you shower, maybe it’s time to switch soaps. Look for a soap with mild, hypo-allergenic ingredients. Moisturizing soap has been found o have a positive effect on reducing the symptoms of dry skin.

Change your shower routine. If you take long, steamy showers, you may be leaving your skin parched. Taking shorter showers that aren’t too hot, and that quickly taper off to a lukewarm temperature, may give you skin that’s healthier and less itchy.Try a cooling agent after showering.

The American Academy of Dermatologists recommends using menthol or calamine lotion at the site of itching and irritation.Anti-itch creams that contain lactic acid may be used to soothe itching from dry skin and to help bind moisture to the skin. Pramoxine hydrochloride is another promising ingredient that has been shown to decrease itching caused by dry skin. Note that over-the-counter creams designed to soothe itching symptoms caused by inflammation, like topical corticosteroids, don’t usually work to address itching caused by skin that’s just dry.

Consider essential oils as part of your shower routine. You can useessential oils to prevent or treat itching. Dilute any essential oil that you choose. The oil should be diluted with a soothing carrier oil, such as sweet almond or jojoba oil, before being applied to skin that’s irritated. Peppermint, chamomile, tea tree, and rose geranium all have potential benefits for soothing skin that’s dry and itchy.

Drink more water. Being dehydratedcan lead to skin that feels dry. In general, make sure that you’re getting eight cups of water (or more!)each day to hydrate your body properly.



The bottom line
Getting itchy after a shower isn’t uncommon. Luckily, simple changes in your shower routine can usually address the underlying issues causing you to feel itchy.

However, if your itching symptoms don’t subside within an hour or two after showering, or if you feel the itching constantly even after trying home remedies, reach out to your doctor.

There are rare cases when itching can be an indication of a serious health condition, like liver disease or Hodgkin’s lymphoma, so don’t ignore symptoms of persistent itching.


https://www.healthline.com/health/itchy-after-shower#treatment

faithfull18:
@OP, you are not alone, looks like it has to do with the blood.

Switch to natural soap, use napkin or face towel as sponge.

Most importantly, bathing with hot water helps a lot, it drastically reduces the itch. Don't take too long in the bathroom, dry your body as quickly as possible.

I don't think hospitals have a solution too, you will be given loratandine or something like that which only suppresses it for a while.

For the black soap, go to the market and buy the natural one, not the already branded one like dudu osu.

I also noticed those who itch after bath like this also itch when they take drugs that have the quine in them like chloroquine.

I think our researchers can take it from there.

thank you very much sis for this.I will follow this advice God bless you for me

merahki:
Google aquagenic pruritus, for that’s probably what you have, but you have to be sure. See a doctor when the COVID issue ends.
What helps? Avoid the water temperatures that make you itch. Eg if you itch with cold water, use hot water to bath.
For some reason ACV (organic apple cider vinegar) helps. A capful or two in your bath water.
Antihistamines are used to treat it(for example, 10mg of loratidine once a day can be used and is mild). But while taking this it is good to have holidays. For instance you take the drugs maybe every night for a total of one week or ten days, and coast on that for a period where you don’t take drugs.
When the itching starts again, you can take another course of Loratidine like before and so on.
There is no cure, but it can decrease in severity, duration and intensity with time. For some people it decreases to points where they do not notice the itch at all again.

And, please do not use dettol, savlon and others like them for it. To improve bath hygiene? Using dry, clean towels is a sure bet. Have more than one towel. Aveeno soap or any soap with oats helps too (if your skin is dry).
Feel better.

thank you very much

Preciouschinwe:
Who else has experienced skin itches after bath, and how did you overcome/manage it. Please help before I go crazy

it happened to me. The itching goes for some minutes before it stop but damn it's very uncomfortable.
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair did the job for me.

chika11sydney:
it happened to me. The itching goes for some minutes before it stop but damn it's very uncomfortable.
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair did the job for me.

seriously and I have been suffering for years

I've noticed this for more than six years now. It became unbearable in 2018, it made me really scared of taking my bath. The itching and irritation is really uncomfortable.

Some say contaminated water but tbh, I've been living in apartments where the water is regularly treated for the past 4years.

Two weeks ago, someone suggested dettol and so far I've noticed a little relief. I don't think dettol would work for everyone tho.

Preciouschinwe:
Who else has experienced skin itches after bath, and how did you overcome/manage it. Please help before I go crazy

Sounds like some serious dry irritated skin issues. You need a better moisturizer

Joeeasy:
I've noticed this for more than six years now. It became unbearable in 2018, it made me really scared of taking my bath. The itching and irritation is really uncomfortable.
Some say contaminated water but tbh, I've been living in apartments where the water is regularly treated for the past 4years.
Two weeks ago, someone suggested dettol and so far I've noticed a little relief. I don't think dettol would work for everyone tho.

LOL... bathing with "contaminated" water... what exactly is contaminated water as far as bathing is concerned?

Kobojunkie:
LOL... bathing with "contaminated" water... what exactly is contaminated water as far as bathing is concerned?

Lol... I honestly don't know man, growing up I remembered we drank water from the well even when it's red and we didn't die

Preciouschinwe:
seriously and I have been suffering for years

yes and stop bathing with sponge. Use only soap

chika11sydney:
yes and stop bathing with sponge. Use only soap

I stopped bathing with sponge and so far I haven't experienced the itches, thank you.

merahki:
Google aquagenic pruritus, for that’s probably what you have, but you have to be sure. See a doctor when the COVID issue ends.
What helps? Avoid the water temperatures that make you itch. Eg if you itch to cold water, use hot water to bathe.
For some reason ACV (organic apple cider vinegar) helps. A capful or two in your bath water.
Antihistamines are used to treat it(for example, 10mg of loratidine once a day can be used and is mild). But while taking this it is good to have holidays. For instance you take the drugs maybe every night for a total of one week or ten days, and coast on that for a period where you don’t take drugs.
When the itching starts again, you can take another course of Loratidine like before and so on.
There is no cure, but it can decrease in severity, duration and intensity with time. For some people it decreases to points where they do not notice the itch at all again.

And, please do not use dettol, savlon and others like them for it. To improve bath hygiene? Using dry, clean towels is a sure bet. Have more than one towel. Aveeno soap or any soap with oats helps too (if your skin is dry).
Feel better.

Please OP follow all these it works with me.


Especially using of hot water to bathe

Immediately you out you use a small clean towel to wipe your body dry!!!!!

Change ur sponge,
Change ur soap.
Expecially this raining season,its worst.

HOPE YOUR TOWEL IS CLEAN?

I learnt something here.