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i have struggled with putting ointment on my itchy back to no avail,my arms are not long enough,and only a contortionist could have been of help,however i now find a device on Amazon could help me,so i have ordered 2 of these helpers,they allow one to put ointment on and so alleviate the constant discomfort.

When living alone i realise how the most mundane task is impossible,and its been driving me crazy,i have been itching like nothing on earth,so i hope i will soon feel less itchy.

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Marnie22

I do hope this works for you. 🙂🌸

Oh I do hope this works out for you secrets22. I have ultra dry skin too and it’s just about impossible to apply cream without some kind of assistance. Do please let us know if it’s of any help! 🙏

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You will have to let us know if they work. 👍😊

Hello sounds interesting I hope it works for you itching causes more itching is there something you could put on like a bag of frozen peas to numb it just a thought 🤔

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Sops

What are they called please, i have the same problem.sopsx

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secrets22 in reply toSops

hey Sops........i ordered from Amazon....amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TZNMXKM/...

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FlowerPreciousLover in reply tosecrets22

Thanks for sharing this link, Secrets! I use a long natural loofa and also a soft bristle back brush for applying lotions with a few drops of oil for my back. However, haven't found something that works for "scratching" through clothes. Eager to hear if this helps.

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AndrewT

Dear secrets22,

Yes I too hope that this Device works well, for you. Continual 'Itching' is Horrible, it used to drive one of my School Friends- I went to a Boarding School- absolutely 'Crazy'. Sometimes, poor Micheal, would Itch SO MUCH that he would be crying- I remember actually, trying to, Scratch him on a few occations.... his skin 'Flaking' as I did so!

In Micheal's case a, Strict Regime, of 'Emollients' and 'Othe Creams' DID finally end, much of, his Problem.

Can I ask you, secrets22, if this Device IS 'Helpful' NOT to keep it a 'Secret' Please? Can you let us 'all' know, the details, please?

Many thanks and Our Very Best Wishes.

AndrewT

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secrets22 in reply toAndrewT

hey Andrew.....yes,constant itching is an absolute pain especially when you try to apply medication on your back when living alone,its neigh impossible.

Of course i will report back once the 'enabler' has arrived,its no secret,and it should be of help to others with the same problem.

keep well.

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