With the weather getting colder ive started taking very hot baths. i like very hot water. ive noticed after my bath my legs get very itchy. to the point where ive created sores. can hot water do this? i only get the itch after the bath?

Hot water erodes the skin of it's natural oils that keep the skin healthy. This event causes dry skin, itching, and irritation. Try to take a hot shower, your skin on your legs won't be exposed to the hot water that long.

Bathing removes natural oils from the skin...this can contribute to itching. Try applying a skin hydrating lotion , such as Vaseline Intensive care lotion, after bathing. This can help prevent the itching.

Yes, there’s even a medical term for it, “winter itch”. First, consider taking only lukewarm baths or showers to minimize the itch. Second, consider using lotion after every bath. I am partial to Aveeno lotion because the colloidal oatmeal helps decrease the itching, but I’m sure there are other equally effective alternatives.