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I want to rip my skin off!

PanamaPineapplePanamaPineapple member
edited December 2013 in April 2014 Moms
Anyone else itchy? Not just my belly and breasts, it's everywhere hands, legs too.
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  • Teresa1896Teresa1896 member
    Yep, especially my legs after I shave. And where my bra hooks touch my skin. And my poor hands are dry and red too (we're in a dry climate and I work with kids so I wash my hands a lot).

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  • Mrs.Kohalic17Mrs.Kohalic17 member
    Yup my dr just said to take Benadryl since I haven't changed laundry soap, body soap or lotions. She said I could go see a derm but I'm good so far with the Benadryl.
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  • britndavidbritndavid member
    Only my boobs... I wish I could snatch them off and throw them!
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  • macynsnoopmacynsnoop member
    I had that problem & it mostly went away when I started using hemp body butter from the body shop. It really works for me!
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  • CecilbearCecilbear member
    My back is driving me crrrrazzzzy! I really like this cocoa butter/sweet almond lotion by jason. Found it at Whole Foods. 
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  • RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    Be sure to mention itching to your doctor!  It is probably nothing, but sometimes it's something.
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  • Sisimama10Sisimama10 member
    Yes!! I've been using lotion and oil, but I'm crazy itchy everywhere. In rare cases it can be a sign of a problem in your body so mention it to your doctor at your next appt. But most likely it's just another crazy pregnancy problem plus winter REALLY doesn't help. Benadryl helps with the itching and with sleep at night.
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  • RedDawnsRevengeRedDawnsRevenge member
    Yes, very itchy
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  • mrsB68mrsB68 member
    I've found that the palmers body butter is amazing. Lasts 24 hours and I have no itching at all. I also use the cetaphil cream (in the jar) for the areas which I don't want to waste the butter on. It's amazing I won't stop post pregnancy!
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  • tushjhavtushjhav member
    yes, plan to get a humidifier this wkd! hope it helps
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  • mamamaeimamamaei member
    Putting the lotion/oil on as soon as I towel off in the shower but while my skin is still damp...that has really helped me
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  • Alana526Alana526 member
    OMG it is unbearable. I try cocoa butter and if that doesn't work, the dr gave me the go-ahead to use benadryl. Sheesh.
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  • mrsB68mrsB68 member
    Alana526 said:

    OMG it is unbearable. I try cocoa butter and if that doesn't work, the dr gave me the go-ahead to use benadryl. Sheesh.

    I'm case it helps I tried cocoa butter lotion (by Burt's Bees) as I was trying to be as natural as possible. It did nothing much. Is really recommend the palmers cocoa *butter* over anything else and apply like @mamamaei does! Again just personal experience but brand did matter for me, for once, so wanted to throw that out there.
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    Teresa1896 said:

    Yep, especially my legs after I shave. And where my bra hooks touch my skin. And my poor hands are dry and red too (we're in a dry climate and I work with kids so I wash my hands a lot).

    I envy the facts that A. You shave your legs- I can't remember the last time I did that and B. Wear bras with hooks- I've been in douty sports bras for four months. Lol kudos to you!

    OP- I have dry, itchy skin but I'm in MN so I'm used to winter itch. I use gold bond anti itch lotion... Smells like icy hot but it definitely works.

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  • pbandjmompbandjmom member
    It helps to put on lotion right after your shower: shower, turn it off, dry off in shower, apply lotion in shower. It'll lock in more of the moisture. Helps me a lot in the winter.
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  • Bun in the oven 2011Bun in the oven 2011 member
    OMG! me too! Its driving me insane! 
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  • alittlelibraryalittlelibrary member
    Try dry brushing to exfoliate and improve skin circulation. As far as lotion, @sandbridge1030 is right- put it on damp skin. And I love Coconut Skin Trip from Whole Foods...thousands of old hippies can't be wrong.
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  • NicoleAnne416NicoleAnne416 member
    Itching and was waking up with headaches/dehydrated. They told me to use a humidifier every night for the dehydration (I drink a ton of water all day but over night I dehydrate fast). legs are still itchy, blaming on the dry air. I need to remember to put lotion on more often!

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