Question 1

my skin is itching and burning after swimming in an indoor swimming pool. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine!: The chlorine that is put in a public swimming pool to kill harmful organisms has also been known to cause skin irritation.  When you come out of the pool, be sure that you shower well!

Question 2

why do i get painful skin rashes on my inner thighs after swimming in the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Thighs: may be rubbing together and are more vulnerable with salt water and prolonged emersion.

Question 3

my skin itches so bad i've started to bleed. what would be the best way to treat my itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: If you are pregnant and itching that badly you need to see your care provider to rule out possibly serious conditions such as cholestasis of pregnancy. If serious conditions are ruled out than you can try antihistamines such as Claritin zyrtec or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) as well as oatmeal baths like aveeno and emollient skin creams such as eucerin. Make sure your air is well humidified as well

Question 4

itchy skin all over body, worse at night, rash isn't that noticeable but itches like crazy & sometimes burns. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: When the body itches all over, it implies that the itching/rash may be a reaction from an ingestion such as a medication or food, or an allergy to the environment, ie hayfever. Another possibility could be a skin infestation such as scabies. Reactions to things like fabrics or laundry detergent will usually spare certain parts of the body such as the head/scalp, hands and feet.

Question 5

i have itchy skin every where  no dry skin and when it itches it starts to burn and get red but no bumps or rash what is this ?

Accepted Answer

Well: It gets red and itches then goes away, no rash or bumps.  It could be a rash or what is called idiopathic urticaria, release of inflammation due to stress.  Oddlly enough sometimes an h-2 bkocker like tagamet for the the stomach can help.  It may be allergic reaction or something else and i would not avoid seeing a doctor.  I would trey Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night and tagamet is pretty cheap.  Look up idiop.

Question 6

i have patches of dry itchy skin that go from my elbow and close my hand it only itches once in a while i've never had this before?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash: It may be different things, such as eczema or psoriasis, you need to have a doctor look at it.

Question 7

i get extremely itchy skin usually on my legs and when i itch it i get raised bumps and red pin point dots and it itches more. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin?: Try applying a moisturizer on your legs within 3 minutes after bathing (daily bathing is encouraged) to see if this helps (may take a couple of weeks).  Avoid scented or anti-bacterial soap. If the problem fails to resolve, consult a dermatologist.

Question 8

itchy skin, scalp is flaking and has dandruff, hair is falling out, facial skin is rough, butt itches. what is wrong? i stopped taking niacin 500mg.

Accepted Answer

Eczema: This may be eczema or psoriasis or a dermatitis related to vitamin deficiency or an indication of a lurking disease such as lupus.

Question 9

my everything itches! all the time. sometimes little lumps develop. sometimes its just itchy skin. i have hashimotos bipolar fibromyalgia osteoarthritis. been checked for lupus dont have it. but still itching all the time. cream or showers dnt help?

Accepted Answer

Itchiness : In order to answer this, be evaluated in person. A few questions come to mind, it this related to a nutrition deficiency, liver problem, side effects of medication/supplement, or allergic inflammation

Question 10

have swollen itchy skin near head of circumcised penis after masturbation. have nystatin cream from doctor will this clear up ? itches very bad

Accepted Answer

Penis problem: There are several entities which could cause the swelling of skin after trauma. Some of those are types of hives which result from pressure, however they are transient intend to go away pretty fast without much itching. If you have continued problem with this you're going to have to photograph the skin as it develops its problem and then show that picture to your dermatologist.

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My skin is itching after swimming in the ocean

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My skin is itching and burning after swimming in an indoor swimming pool. what could be wrong?

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Why do i get painful skin rashes on my inner thighs after swimming in the ocean?

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My skin itches so bad i've started to bleed. what would be the best way to treat my itchy skin?

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Itchy skin all over body, worse at night, rash isn't that noticeable but itches like crazy & sometimes burns. what could it be?

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I have itchy skin every where no dry skin and when it itches it starts to burn and get red but no bumps or rash what is this ?

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I have patches of dry itchy skin that go from my elbow and close my hand it only itches once in a while i've never had this before?

A member asked:

I get extremely itchy skin usually on my legs and when i itch it i get raised bumps and red pin point dots and it itches more. should i be concerned?

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Itchy skin, scalp is flaking and has dandruff, hair is falling out, facial skin is rough, butt itches. what is wrong? i stopped taking niacin 500mg.

A member asked:

My everything itches! all the time. sometimes little lumps develop. sometimes its just itchy skin. i have hashimotos bipolar fibromyalgia osteoarthritis. been checked for lupus dont have it. but still itching all the time. cream or showers dnt help?

A member asked:

Have swollen itchy skin near head of circumcised penis after masturbation. have nystatin cream from doctor will this clear up ? itches very bad

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