It's really cold this week. I'm terrified by the forecast of a big cold wave starting tomorrow. There are ways to prevent the cold in winter, such as saving electricity and paying attention to ventilation, wearing warm underwear and carrying a portable heater, and not going out too much. Today, especially on the coldest day of the year, I'm mainly doing office work.
However, I feel itchy after taking a bath at night and during the day. After a while after taking a bath, my shins, neck, and back start to itch. Even during the day, I suddenly get an itch around my neck and arms that rub against the collar of my shirt. I'm sure it's due to dryness, but why does dry skin make me itchy? Do you know?
According to a comment from a doctor, "Itchy skin is thought to occur when some kind of stimulus causes cells to release "itchy substances" such as histamine, which are then transmitted to the ends of sensory nerves . There are many reasons why "itchy substances" are released, including food, rubbing of clothing, room temperature and humidity, but one of these is the stimulus caused by scratching the skin ."
Itchy substance! What a ridiculous name. I thought for sure that it would cause the epidermis to peel off and make the skin more sensitive. It's true that the more you scratch your skin, the more itchy it gets.
So the solution is
・Cool your skin without scratching it: I see, winter is tough for mosquitoes. I can understand this as a measure against mosquitoes in summer.
-Visit a dermatologist and get a prescription: It's not that bad.
・Make use of over-the-counter skin medications: That's true for medications, isn't it? There are also other over-the-counter drugs, etc.
As preventive measures,
Prevents dry skin. According to another source, apply a generous amount of moisturizer or moisturizing cream (about the amount of the first joint of your index finger) slowly. Do not apply it strongly, but gently over time. It is said that it is good to rub it back and forth 30 or 40 times. It is also said that it is effective to do it twice a day - for example, when changing clothes in the morning or after taking a bath at night .
*Of course, men should use "GA Cosmetics" to treat razor burn and rough skin. I use it twice a day. I apply it everywhere in the morning before using my electric shaver and at night after bathing (apparently it's important not to just shower). It penetrates quickly, so you can use a generous amount. That's the beauty of an all-in-one gel. I recommend it for those who find lotion unsatisfying and creams too sticky. For men's care, use Men's All-in-One !
So, please continue to take good care of your skin and enjoy a wonderful winter.