The winter itch

[Noworryjonny]

My skin feels really dry and itchy and always plays up around winter time? I’m worried about it, I don’t know why but I am, I have seen online about the winter itch, meaning your skin dries out over winter? Does anyone suffer from this?


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[Fishmanpa]

That's one of the reasons why they make skin cream :winks:

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[Noworryjonny]

I know, does anyone else suffer with this?


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[Tiatyrah]

Yes! I do, my legs, specially my upper itch like crazy. I always have that in the colder days ;)

[Fishmanpa]

Most people do. Why is this a concern? What could possibly be sinister about some dry skin in the Winter? :shrug:

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[Noworryjonny]

It’s just the itchiness it drives me crazy, however one good thing is worrying about this has made my stomach better


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[jojo2316]

It’s just the itchiness it drives me crazy, however one good thing is worrying about this has made my stomach better


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Ha Ha! Me too!! I had stomach issues, then I started worrying about itching and hey presto! Stomach issues went!

[Noworryjonny]

It’s so weird isn’t it, but I guess it goes to show how powerful anxiety is


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[Noworryjonny]

Hi I recently posted about itchy skin, I have been quite stressed at work recently and my skin has been very itchy recently, no real rash just little bumps now and again, mainly on my legs, hips and arms.

Does anybody suffer with this at all?

I’m really worried


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[geneticblizzard]

Sounds like it could be dry skin, probably due to winter. The weather where I am has taken a huge turn lately and the temperature has suddenly dropped. It dries the skin out. Try using some body lotion!

[venusbluejeans]

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your thread was merged with another of your threads.

Please when posting on similar topics add it onto your previous post rather than starting a new one.

It is nothing personal it is just to make it easier for people to follow your story and to give you advice as a whole.

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[Noworryjonny]

I’ve spoken to my doc who says my skin is just dry and sensitive and my anxiety is amplifying the itchiness, I’m just worried I have some blood disorder or something else going on, I hate this, and I don’t see anyone else worried about itchy skin which makes me feel worse


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[jojo2316]

I am!!! I’m fact I posted about it recently.
I have had - and worried about - it before. So I know that thinking about itching begets itching (which I think your doctor mentioned?)

[Noworryjonny]

I am!!! I’m fact I posted about it recently.
I have had - and worried about - it before. So I know that thinking about itching begets itching (which I think your doctor mentioned?)



What did you put yours down too? Just anxiety?


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[Noworryjonny]

I really need some help, why am I so stressed and worried about itchy skin


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[pulisa]

Does this worry replace your anxiety about your stomach/IBS? If so this is classic HA.

I take it you are worried that itchy skin means something sinister and not just dry winter skin which can get irritated easily?

[Noworryjonny]

Does this worry replace your anxiety about your stomach/IBS? If so this is classic HA.

I take it you are worried that itchy skin means something sinister and not just dry winter skin which can get irritated easily?



Absolutely, my stomach has completely fixed itself last few days and my whole body itches like mad! And yea I’m terrified it’s something sinister


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[pulisa]

What have you "researched" about itchy skin?

[Noworryjonny]

What have you "researched" about itchy skin?



Mostly about it being from dry skin and stress and eczema, but then I saw the one thing about leukaemia and other diseases


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[pulisa]

So you weren't prepared to accept routine dry skin and looked for something more sinister on Google?

[Fishmanpa]

Have you actually gone to the store and bought a medicated skin cream that targets dry and itchy skin? There are several brands that could help. Ask your pharmacist.

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[Noworryjonny]

It’s just my skin don’t look dry, it’s just so itchy and then like little bumps like hives


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[Fishmanpa]

It’s just my skin don’t look dry, it’s just so itchy and then like little bumps like hives


Have you actually gone to the store, spoken to your pharmacist and bought a medicated skin cream that targets dry and itchy skin? There are several brands that could help.

It's a 'yes' or 'no' answer. If 'no', why?

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[Noworryjonny]

No because it don’t look dry


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[Fishmanpa]

No because it don’t look dry

Respectfully then, what can anyone do or say if you don't even try to help yourself? :shrug:

Go to the store, show the pharmacist the rash/bumps and get something to help. A cream for dry skin, some hydro-cortisone cream or something.

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[Noworryjonny]

So I’ve woken up this morning an my skin felt perfect but then within 5 mins of me thinking about it I’m itchy everywhere


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[pulisa]

So what does this tell you?

[Noworryjonny]

So what does this tell you?



It’s mainly anxiety related???


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[Fishmanpa]

It’s mainly anxiety related???

Remove the question marks and it's a statement of acceptance as opposed to a reassurance seeking reply that feeds your anxiety. Still didn't go to the store I see ;)

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[NancyW]

I know, does anyone else suffer with this?


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Yes, and it started early this year. I already scratched so hard I have scratch marks with scabs..

My husband also itches in the winter, mainly on his shins.

Indoor heat and hot showers/baths are most likely the culprit for us.