Gandalf
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4 posts since August 16th, 2011
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/ Skin on 08-16-2011 04:05am
Just did some more research. Think I know what the problem is: Polycythemia vera. Aquagenic pruritus (Aquagenic pruritus is a skin disease characterized by the development of severe, intense, prickling-like epidermal itching that is without observable skin lesions and that is evoked by contact with water) is sometimes a symptom of primary Polycythe... more
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/ Skin on 08-16-2011 03:49am
I have the same problem - itching after a bath. Didnt think a medical condition explained this because it all seemed like it was in my head. I dont take a bath without soaking my sponge in undiliuted dettol yet every thing about me feels filthy and covered in germs. Just did some more research. Think I know what the problem is: Polycythemia vera. A... more
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/ Skin on 08-16-2011 02:25am
I need to have a bath and head out for a meeting but I dread the itch to follow after it. You know, I literarily bathe in dettol - I douse my sponge in it undilutted before scrubbing.
Bathing in very hot water helps.
Out of curiousity, is this perculiar to a particular race?
Bathing in very hot water helps.
Out of curiousity, is this perculiar to a particular race?
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/ Skin on 08-16-2011 02:16am
Wow!!!
I thought this is perculiar to only me. Its been on since forever. Everything around appears disgusting. It feels like there are layers of germs covering every item.
Essyg, I also find relieve in putting on freshly ironed clothing and keeping my environment very tidy especially before a bath. Its was if there are discolorations on the wall ... more
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