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what causes dry itchy patches on my back

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Hi Nean have you recently changed washing powders or anything else that would come in contact with your back such as shower cream, shampoo, or similar? I have found I get odd patches on my back around bra straps from time to time and I wonder about residue from washing powder. I use the active rinse programme on all washes to try to minimise residues but suspect some slip through. I have also wondered about getting all shower cream washed away.

Lovesradio, you have reminded me, I discovered that I am allergic to nickel, which is in a lot of bras. I have found that Marks and Spencer's bras don't have nickel in them and that improved the itching on my back and midriff.

Nean, apart from the nickel, I agree with lovesradio, you could be allergic to something in your washing powder/liquid etc..

You could try using soda crystals to wash your clothes and see whether that helps at all.

I am allergic to some of the ingredients in some washing powders/liquids, so use Bold liquid but keeping an eye on the ingredients.

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