Introduction
Many people know the problem: The skin itches after showering. Reddening and/or scaling of the skin does not necessarily have to occur. The causes for itching of the skin after showering can be manifold and the treatment depends, as so often, on the cause. In the following, the most common causes and their treatment options for itching of the skin after showering will therefore be explained.
Causes of itchy skin after showering
Many people experience dry skin after showering, which often itches. But what can be done about it? First of all, one should start by fighting the causes of itchy skin.
Three factors play a major role during showering. People who notice that the skin itches after showering WITHOUT redness and/or scaling can basically rule out an allergic reaction. In these cases, the cause can be damage or destruction of the natural acid mantle of the skin.
In addition, weather-dependent sensitivities and reactions can already be the cause. However, the exact reasons why the skin of many people itches after showering are not exactly clear. A fact which is a great burden for many affected people.
Many people also complain about itchy skin after shaving. If the shave was done while showering, it is difficult to distinguish whether showering or shaving is to blame for the itchy skin. In summary, one should shower as seldom as possible, briefly and with cold water, and the use of shower gels should be reduced.
- On the one hand, you should not shower too long at a stretch and also not too often. Showering for more than ten minutes is not only a waste of water, but also attacks the protective film of the skin. This leads to drying of the skin and to itchy skin areas.
Theoretically, you should not shower every day either, as this permanently damages the natural fat film on the skin. This leads to dry and itchy skin.
- A second factor that leads to itchy skin after showering is the temperature of the water during showering. The hotter the water, the more likely it is to cause dry and itchy skin.
Therefore, people affected should make sure to adjust the water temperature slightly downwards.
- One last important point is shower gels, shampoos or other care products. They all can cause a severe skin reaction due to allergic reactions. In these cases there is usually also severe reddening of the skin and the formation of small pimples (exanthema).
Most cheap and artificial detergents destroy the natural fat film of the skin and thus lead to dehydration. Too frequent use of shower gels has the same effect. For this reason, care should be taken to limit the consumption of these products and, if possible, the product should have a refatting effect.
Itching is perceived by most people as a very distressing symptom of the skin.
The skin itches not only in manifest skin diseases, but often also in healthy skin. The skin can also itch after a shower. In general, hot and long showers tend to cause itching, whereas cold showers are more gentle on the skin.
However, itching can also occur after a cold shower. In most cases, it is not the cold water but a generally rather dry skin that is responsible for this. Therefore it is important to pay attention to a sufficient, refatting care of the entire body skin.
An attempt to change the shower gel can also lead to success against itching, as there is often a simple intolerance to the product used. In most cases of itchy skin after showering, those affected are helped after applying the cream. However, if there is no improvement afterwards, there are various possible causes.
On the one hand, an incorrect cream or body lotion cannot provide the desired relief. It is important to pay attention to your own skin type and the type of cream. If the skin is oily, moisturizers should be used.
For very dry skin, a more oily variant should be used. It can also be helpful to try out different brands and products. Every skin is individual and therefore different in its care.
The amount of cream or lotion used when applying the cream after a shower for itchy skin is also crucial for the success of the cream.In most cases, too little cream is used, so that the skin is insufficiently wetted with it. As a result, the cream cannot develop its effect sufficiently and there is no improvement in the skin’s appearance. Likewise, too much cream is not good for the skin, as it tends to become oily afterwards.
If all these tips do not help, the showering behavior should be reconsidered. Usually only individual skin areas are affected by itching after showering. These are most likely to be the areas that have the longest contact with water and shower gel.
The shoulders, back and front of the legs are often affected. If the dry and itchy skin appears all over the body, this is often due to incorrect showering habits. If you shower for too long, this leads to damage to the natural fat film of the skin.
Too hot a shower or too much shower gel has the same effect. Shower gels that are not pH-neutral and strongly perfumed additionally promote the development of itchy skin after showering. Therefore, it should be showered as rarely as possible, as briefly as possible and with cold water.
If these tips do not provide sufficient relief from skin problems, it is also important to apply sufficient cream after showering. There are various creams and body lotions available from the drugstore or pharmacy. Itching and burning skin is a warning sign that the skin is irritated by various causes.
If the burning and itching occurs especially after showering, this can have various reasons. One possible cause is an intolerance to the care and hygiene products used. Especially those who suffer from sensitive skin should fall back on gentle shower gels and care products from the pharmacy.
Even very dry skin burns and itches more frequently after showering. Therefore, after showering, one should always care for the entire skin with a moisturizing lotion. If the itching and burning persist even after intensive care, a fungal disease or other skin disease, such as atopic dermatitis, may be the cause.
Other skin changes, such as redness or scaling, also indicate the presence of an underlying disease. In such a case a dermatologist should be consulted. You can find more information on this topic at: Skin burnsAfter showering, red spots and itching are not uncommon.
Mostly the cause is too hot shower water. The redness is then mainly found on the calves and disappears quickly within a few minutes. The itching, on the other hand, usually lasts longer and indicates that the skin is very dry.
However, applying plenty of cream after showering helps very well. To avoid the annoying spots and itching, it is recommended to shower with lukewarm water. A cold shower can also help against the stains.
If the stains do occur, there is usually another cause behind them. Incompatibilities with shower gels or other care products such as shaving foam or body lotion are conceivable. It is recommended to change the product once. Thus one finds out simply whether one possibly reacted greizt to it. You can find detailed information under: Red spots on the body
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