I just dont know what to do about my problem, i itch badly after having morning shower, ive tried cooler water, using just water, not using fabric cinditioner on my towels, not drying my arms and allowing to dry naturally. Ive had this for a about two years now, it started on my arms after drying myself and before i even get dressed this awful itchy tingly almost stinging sensation starts on my arms, now its doing it on my legs and my belly too. sometimes i dont shower just wipe over with baby wipes as i cant face another bout of it. i feel like clawing my arms moreso and i dont know whats causing this. tried using E45 itchiness cream but doenst help. Maybe i need a barrier on my skin before i shower? Has anyone else had this at all, if so did you find out what caused it.
Sue
Oh dear Sue, this happened to me in about 1999 qnd it took until 2003 for me to discover what the problem was.
I am allergic to formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, then, the real fun begins, learning to avoid it, in cars, clothes, paper products, shower gels etc, creams, washing liquids, face creams - everything under the sun
I was using otc steroid creams - hydrocortisone but it was only when I saw a Dermatologist, that he prescribed a 'very potent' steroid cream, that it started to clear and that was following patch testing, which isolated the culprits.
I now also realise that I am allergic to nickel - in cutlery, gold, etc..
If you think that I can help you, pm me and I'll give you my email address
Hi Mrs. Mop thanks ive pmd you my email address
Sue
Thanks Su, am just writing an email to you