Contents:
- Medical Video: BODY ITCHING AFTER BATHING: Cause And Solution (Aquagenic Pruritus Treatment)
- Causes of body itching after bathing
- 1. Dry skin
- 2. Contact dermatitis
- 3. Allergy
- 4. Aquagenic pruritus
Medical Video: BODY ITCHING AFTER BATHING: Cause And Solution (Aquagenic Pruritus Treatment)
After bathing, the body should be cleaner and fresher. However, some people actually feel their body itching after bathing. Why is that, huh? Does it mean the bathroom is not clean? Check out the various possible causes below.
Causes of body itching after bathing
1. Dry skin
For people who have dry skin types, bathing can indeed remove the skin's natural moisture. Especially if you take a long shower, for up to half an hour for example. Because the water and soap will wash sebum, which is natural oil produced by the skin. In fact, sebum has a responsibility to moisturize the skin.
Well, dry skin will cause itching due to irritation. Not to mention dry skin can trigger other skin conditions, for example eczema.
To deal with itching after bathing due to dry skin, immediately use moisturizer (body lotion) as soon as you dry the body.
2. Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is irritation arising from the skin exposed or direct contact with a certain material. When you take a bath, you will be in direct contact with some chemicals such as soap and shampoo.
Not only that, the towels you use also contain detergent marks, fragrances and fabric softeners. All of this has the potential to cause contact dermatitis.
Temporarily stop using your soap at this time and use soap with a pH that is balanced with the condition of your skin. You should also avoid skin moisturizers, detergents, or lubricants that contain fragrances and bleach. Usually these products are too risky to cause irritation or trigger contact dermatitis.
Also, do not scratch your body even though it is very itchy because of the risk of infection. Better to use ointment calamine to deal with itching after a shower or immediately see a doctor.
3. Allergy
Reaction allergy on the skin it will cause itching. If your itching occurs after you take a shower, maybe you have an allergy to something you use when taking a shower. For example soap, shampoo or other toiletries.
To be safe, first replace your soap and shampoo with a product that is safe for sensitive skin and does not contain too many ingredients such as alcohol and perfume. Then, check your condition to the doctor to prevent the skin from getting worse.
4. Aquagenic pruritus
This condition is itching in the skin after contact with water or moist air. However, this condition is rare. Usually getting scratched more, the itching will become more severe.
Itchy skin caused by aquagenic pruritus can occur without striking symptoms on the skin. But it can also cause symptoms that look like:
- Redness
- Lumps, spots or blisters
- Dry, cracked skin
- The skin becomes slightly scaly
You should consult a dermatologist to treat your condition. The doctor may also carry out a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis.
