Category: Skin Care
Question: What could be the cause of severe itching after baths and some times migratory swellings in the body
Also how long after treatment of staph can someone get reinfected
Answer: Hi this is a two part question firstly pruritus  itching after bath can be caused by some blood disease such as polycythermia verawhen there is excessive blood in the body however aquagenic pruritus is a commoner Classically presents with iching about 5 minutes after bathing with associated goosebumps which may last 20 to 40 minutes It is important to rule out any medical disease as stated above by conducting blood investigation in the hospitalmeanwhile here a few tips are available to pacify the unease use warm water to bath use soft towel and sponge NOTE the use of medications such as prednisolone and antihistamine should  be avoided except prescribed by a physician