Question 1

why does my skin feel sticky when i skip a shower?

Accepted Answer

Unclean sweat: That is why in the usa it is a custom to bathe or shower daily.  You will avoid smelling and avoid getting sweaty residue on your skin. People of different backgrounds are not always familiar with our customs.  Personal hygiene can also protect you from viral and bacterial infections.  Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom.

Question 2

extra sticky semen. it's on my skin after a shower and then stays on my towel.when i wipe off it leaves a sticky film on my skin. what will remove it.

Accepted Answer

Is it your semen?: Uh...  Don't take this the wrong way, but i assume you are talking about your semen?  If so, then simply ejaculating away from your body should prevent this problem you present.  Washing the towel and your body in warm, soapy water should clean this up.  

You didn't figure this out when you were a teenager?

By the way, its normal...

Question 3

the skin around my testicles.. inbetween my thigh is very sticky, also after a workout it tends to sweat in that region alot, even after a shower.

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: This sounds entirely normal. Some people sweat more than others, and this can show up mostly in areas where skin is against skin, e.g. in the genital and anal area, underarms, or under the breasts or other skin folds, especially in overweight persons. Use talcum powder or cornstarch to help keep the area dry and odor free, and wash and dry the area once or twice a day. Then no worries.

Question 4

what causes skin to become sticky?

Accepted Answer

Sticky Skin: Sweat or perspiration often feels sticky if you sweat profusely or let the sweat dry on your skin. Sweat has salt in it and mixes with the natural oils on your skin's surface, which accounts for the uncomfortable sticky feeling when you sweat a lot. Excessive perspiration can be a side effect of a medical condition.

Question 5

how do u cure sticky skin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Stop causative drug: Sticky skin syndrome (or "acquired cutaneous adherence") is a rare side effect of certain drugs, usually etretinate, which is used to treat psoriasis. Also reported with ketoconazole (an anti-fungal) and some chemotherapy agents. If you're taking any of those drugs, ask your doctor about stopping it. If not, you probably have something else, and you'll need to see a dermatologist to find out what.

Question 6

how come my skin itch after a shower?

Accepted Answer

Drying: Using soap and hot water can actually dry out the skin, causing it to itch.

Question 7

what would make a childs skin feel sticky?

Accepted Answer

candy: Kids touch lots of sticky things.  If it is not a simple problem that is easily washed off take your child to the pediatrician. If your child plays actively it may be sweat.

Question 8

why does the skin itch before and after shower?

Accepted Answer

Dryness: What kind of water using if  well water make sure there is water softener system .Use skin lubricant specially cetaphil.

Question 9

is it good to let the skin air dry after a shower?

Accepted Answer

No science: There is no recommendation from medicine on how you dry yourself after bathing.

Question 10

i take two showers per day. can this be harmful for my skin? should i do it less frequent?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: If your skin feels dried out due to the showers try a moisturizer and mild soap.

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Extra sticky semen. it's on my skin after a shower and then stays on my towel.when i wipe off it leaves a sticky film on my skin. what will remove it.

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The skin around my testicles.. inbetween my thigh is very sticky, also after a workout it tends to sweat in that region alot, even after a shower.

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What causes skin to become sticky?

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How do u cure sticky skin syndrome?

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How come my skin itch after a shower?

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What would make a childs skin feel sticky?

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I take two showers per day. can this be harmful for my skin? should i do it less frequent?

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