My skin itches when I use cold water
FOR some unknown reason, some people react to water with itching. It may start with cold water, then also hot water. The itch is usually short-lived, but intense. In some cases it may be very uncomfortable.
Dear Dr,
My body itches every time I bathe with cold water in the mornings. Now I have resorted to using hot water, which does not bring about the same. Is there any treatment for such a condition?
Martin
Dear Martin,
FOR some unknown reason, some people react to water with itching. It may start with cold water, then also hot water. The itch is usually short-lived, but intense. In some cases it may be very uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, we do not have a long time cure for this problem. A doctor may prescribe antihistamines which you may take once a day. Alternatively, you may have to use hot water most of the time.
Dr Paul Semugoma semugoma@hotmail.com
Write to Ask The Doctor,
P.O.Box 9815, Kampala
or health@newvision.co.ug
My body itches every time I bathe with cold water in the mornings. Now I have resorted to using hot water, which does not bring about the same. Is there any treatment for such a condition?
Martin
Dear Martin,
FOR some unknown reason, some people react to water with itching. It may start with cold water, then also hot water. The itch is usually short-lived, but intense. In some cases it may be very uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, we do not have a long time cure for this problem. A doctor may prescribe antihistamines which you may take once a day. Alternatively, you may have to use hot water most of the time.
Dr Paul Semugoma semugoma@hotmail.com
Write to Ask The Doctor,
P.O.Box 9815, Kampala
or health@newvision.co.ug