I have a lot of itching around my torso.

[Jane18]

My skin doesn't become red or sore, its just annoying and embaressing. Does anyone know of any soaps/shower gels that will help?

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I too have a very distressing itchy torso, predominently by back. I have consulted by consultant with this and have now been referred to the Renal Physicians. Answer could be several things including allergies. I have found that citrus fruit and anything acidic i.e. vinegar can exacerbate the itch.

[zenabb]

Dove Triple moisturising helps a lot I find.

[Jane18 in reply to zenabb]

Hi,

thanks for the advice, will try it out. There doesn't seem to be any pattern to my itching, it just happens. I may try the Dove shower gel that may help.

Thanks again.

[lozzarox]

I don't suffer from this myself, but find Aloe Vera shower gel and Aloe Vera gel (both available at places like Holland & Barrett) are great for any dry/itchy skin.

[Jane18 in reply to lozzarox]

Hi,

thanks for the advice. I do have some of the Aloe Vera gel, so will try that, and next time I am near H&B will get some of their shower gel. Thanks again.

[RSA_Hannah]

Hi Jane. Do you have Raynaud's or scleroderma? If you have scleroderma, itching is often an early symptom that often improves over time.

[Jane18 in reply to RSA_Hannah]

Hi Hannah, I was diagnosed with both in 2004. The itching is only fairly recent though, in the last 6 months. Strangely the last couple of weeks has been much improved, although I haven't done anything different.

[CWats]

I have terrible itching, mostly at night or when I'm over tired. I have tried everything from benedryl to anti-itch lotions nothing seems to work. It has been this way since I was 18 (when I was first diagnosed with Raynauds, 26 with Scleroderma, 40 with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension) I will be 48 next month other than making sure I get adequate rest (which is extremely difficult with my insomnia issues!) I haven't found a solution to the itching.