Suffering from Itchy Back After Shower - Seeking Cure

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of experiencing an itchy back after showering. Participants explore potential causes, remedies, and personal experiences related to this discomfort, touching on aspects such as skin sensitivity, soap and shampoo reactions, and environmental factors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the itching may be caused by hot shower water dilating capillaries and affecting nerves.
  • Others propose that hard water could irritate the skin due to mineral deposits.
  • A few participants mention the possibility of being allergic to certain soaps or shampoos.
  • Dry skin is also raised as a potential cause, with some noting that their skin does not appear visibly dry.
  • Several participants recommend trying natural or sensitive skin products, mentioning specific brands like Cetaphil and Jason Natural Cosmetics.
  • One participant shares their experience of using flax seed oil pills to alleviate dry skin issues.
  • Humorous suggestions include the idea of flesh-eating parasites and light-hearted commentary on societal perceptions of purchasing certain products.
  • Some participants discuss the embarrassment of buying personal care products in stores, suggesting strategies to cope with this discomfort.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on the causes of the itching, with no consensus reached. Multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness of different remedies and the underlying reasons for the discomfort.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of definitive conclusions about the causes of itching, dependence on personal experiences, and the variability of skin reactions to different products.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar skin irritation after showering, those interested in personal care products, and participants looking for home remedies or alternative solutions may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Danger said:
Geez, you're a cynical wench. :-p Ignore her, Wooley; she's just trying to propagate the myth than women are more perceptive than they pretend to be.
By the way, packing your showerhead with sodium should eliminate the problem.

Thanks Danger, but it is all ways women that serve at chemists, and i am sure
what Hypatia said is true, i think i will just suffer the itching if changing my
brand of soap and shampoo doesn't work.
 
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  • #32
Moonbear said:
Why just his back then? I think he just needs a nice wolewe to scratch his back for him. :approve:
:smile: :smile:
Any volunteers?
 
  • #33
If no ones looking, a stout tree works well. :smile:
 
  • #34
hypatia said:
If no ones looking, a stout tree works well. :smile:

But i really want a wolewe . :biggrin:
 
  • #35
*Kia* said:
there isn't talc in tiger balm!
it's menthol and camphor and other stuff in a ... well... balm kinda like a very very firm gel/soft wax kinda thing.
I don't use the stuff myself - so I don't know. I just went with what I was told by my wife. :smile: Even if she is wrong, she is right. :biggrin:

Actually I found -

Tiger Balm is a unique blend of the finest quality essential oils. The active ingredients are camphor, menthol, cajuput oil, mint oil and clove oil. The actions and traditional use is shown in the table below. See packs for full ingredients.

When Tiger Balm is applied to the skin, the rubefacient and analgesic properties provide symptomatic relief from the pain and discomfort associated with the muscular aches and pains of muscle and joints, arthritis, rheumatism and backaches. The active ingredients in camphor and the essential oils in Tiger Balm dilate the peripheral blood vessels and bring blood closer to the skin’s surface. This produces increased circulation and warmth. The increase in blood flow speeds up the healing process. This also increases the temperature of the skin and the sensation of warmth serves as a distraction from the pain. The local analgesic effect reduces the sensation of pain.

And it BALM not BAUM.

And there is Badger Balm as well. But I don't use that either.

I use Zest, Irish Spring or Dove deodorant soaps - and I have naturally oily skin - and I sweat a lot. :biggrin:
 
  • #36
It's the shampoo causing my itchy back Thanks every body :biggrin:
But i still need a wolewe.
 
  • #37
Astronuc said:
And it BALM not BAUM.
*cough*splutter*cough* who called it BAUM? not I! *cough*spluter*cough*

wolram said:
It's the shampoo causing my itchy back.

Then my dear you must stop using the shampoo which readily appears on the bathroom shelf in the form of supermarket own brand chapo jumbo bottles.

Get your self to any half decent supermarket and buy a proper shampoo - ughhhhh and don't get one of those horrid 2-in-1 things either.

Shampoo opens the hair cuticle allowing cleaning, conditioner closes and smooths the hair folicle. 1 product can not satifactorily do both, and yes, you should use both. Conditioner helps make sure all traces of shampoo are cleansed out the hair.

In fact doing this may help the itchy back!
 

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