Use little or no soap on dry-skin areas. Use cool or warm bath water. Pat yourself dry. Do not rub your skin vigorously, with either washcloths or towels. Apply a moisturizer while your skin is still damp.
Petroleum jelly is an inexpensive and effective moisturizer.
For very dry hands, wash with lotion instead of soap. Wipe off the excess with a soft towel. Other things that can relieve itching Keep the area cool and wet. Try a compress soaked in water or Burow s solution, which is available at the drugstore. Aspirin can help relieve itching, but do not give aspirin to children.