I moved to AZ 6 months ago. I do not have
psoriasis or any other skin disorder. But
I find myself staying awake most of the by
constant itching-head, genitals, legs and
back. Is the problem too dry skin or
sweat or something else?
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 11-06-07 09:32am
Are there any kind of marks where you are
itching?
How often do you wash your bedding?
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kcaseyjones
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No Marks Or Scales Posted: 11-06-07 09:49am
Wash my bedding every weekend. Lately I
don't even go to bed like tonight I went
in a 1Am and did not sleep so I got up at
4AM. I'm wondering if the hard water is
causing the itching, it's worse when I get
out of the shower and I took two of them
since I got home from work at 1130PM. But
the shower alleviates the itching for a
few minutes up to a half hour.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 11-06-07 09:55am
Where did you move from?
I think hard water could cause the
itching. Have you changed what kind of
soaps or laundry detergent you use?
Is the itching the same if you sleep
somewhere else, like on the couch?
The heat of the showers could be what
alleviates your itching for that short
while.
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kcaseyjones
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Change of Location Posted: 11-06-07 10:07am
Moved here from wintery climate of
Vermont. I've usually used whatever soap
or detergent is available. I did not have
this problem until I moved to Arizona in
May of 2007. At first, I thought it was
the dust from the wind storms in the
summer but it has continued on into the
cooler winter and seems to have become
worse in how it so constant. It is almost
unbearable but there are no red blotches
so I don't have a clue, thinking of going
to a dermatologist. The itching is
constant but not as bad when I sit in my
recliner or couch. It is worse when I lay
down to sleep.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 11-06-07 10:10am
I would recommend that you try a sensitive
skin detergent for your bedding and
clothes. Also, try a sensitive skin soap
in the shower. That could be the problem.
Different climate can cause different
sensitivity for skin.
If that doesn't work, see a dermatologist.
The detergents and soaps would be cheaper.
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Maddie34
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Posted: 11-06-07 10:12am
Try putting up a humidifier in your house.
If its dry then that could be a reason
you're so itchy. I have to have one going
a during the winter otherwise I have dry
itchy skin.
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kcaseyjones
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Both Are Good Suggestions Posted: 11-06-07 10:38am
Already threw away the ivory soap and used
olay moisturizer and it appears to be
showing dividends. I'll follow up on
Friday with the consensus.
Thanks for the advise.
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