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Have had increasingly itching, burning skin after shower. i use no dyes, additives. now it's itching when i get upset! had shingles 6months ago. help!

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Aquagenic Pruritus: Aquagenic pruritus is a condition in which contact with water of any temperature causes intense itching without any visible skin changes. The episodes can begin anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes (or more) after contact with water and typically lasts 10 to 120 minutes (average: 40 minutes). The cause of aquagenic pruritus is unknown; however, familial cases have been described. Try antihistamines.

Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

Have had increasingly itching, burning skin after shower. i use no dyes, additives. now it's itching when i get upset! had shingles 6months ago. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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