How do I stop my hands from itching after I shower?

Question

It used to happen very often when I was little but not so much any more. They become pruney (that I know I can't help) but they get so itchy sometimes! My mom used to tell me to drink milk when they itch (an old wives' tale I believe). Any ideas?

Answer 1

I would put some lotion on it that usually helps me.

Answer 2

It may be somethingin the soaps you are using---check and see if any of the ingredients in the soap are anything that you are allergic to----

after a shower try rubbing some corizone cream on right away

Answer 3

The itching is caused by increased blood circulation to the hands from the hot water.

I can only say try increasing circulation gradually.

Answer 4

you probably have hard water or are allergic to whatever is in the water

only way is to get a water softener installed in the home and that might not even do it

Answer 5

i would try lotion

Answer 6

Once you are out and your hands are dry apply cocoa butter lotion to them.

Answer 7

Dry your hands completely and put some lotion on.  

Answer 8

Sometimes using lotion after you get out of the shower helps the itching. My hands used to itch after bathing too!

Answer 9

I use lotion, pretty expensive stuff just for the hands, and I apply it while my hands are still damp from the shower (but not wet).  I went through several lotions and hit pay dirt with La Roche-Posay, but it's 25 dollars a tube.