I come out of the shower and my body itches so bad like I’m being bitten by something, what does this mean?
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I come out of the shower and my body itches so bad like I’m being bitten by something, what does this mean?
Dry skin lacks moisture and may feel tight or itchy, especially after a shower. Cleansers, soap, and water can remove the skin’s natural oils that keep it supple and prevent dryness. When a person takes a hot shower, the soap and water will strip away the skin’s oils. This can cause the skin to feel tight and itchy.
“Xerosis cutis” simply means that your skin is too dry. Soaking your skin in hot water for extended periods of time can strip your skin of its natural oils, irritating skin that already lacks moisture. Sometimes that results in itching after a shower.