Is itchy skin anything to do with smoking?I really itch a lot and I smoke a lot !


Question: Is itchy skin anything to do with smoking?I really itch a lot and I smoke a lot of roll-ups?
or could it be caffeine?

Answers:

Do you live in a state that has dry climate? Do you notice more itchiness in the winter? Do you take many HOT baths/showers? All of these MAJORLY dry out your skin!!! I suggest buying a small humidifier & run it for 6-8 hours right by your bed while you are sleeping every single night. Try & take a WARM bath/shower as compared to a HOT one. After you shower/bath, leave your skin slightly damp & use a good moisturizer...I prefer Cetaphil, which is Dermatologist recommended, won't clog pores & not greasy but penetrates your skin (12-16oz for $9 at Wal-Mart).

Good Luck & I hope you find SOMETHING that WORKS!!!

**I've been a smoker for years & didn't start itching (especially on my legs) til after I moved from Indiana to Colorado. The winters are much worse for dry skin & HOT WATER is NOT good for your skin OR your scalp (washing & rinsing your hair). I use a humidifier nightly, warm instead of hot baths & use Cetaphil Lotion...I'm MUCH HAPPIER & so is MY SKIN!!!**

Personal Experience



Itching caused due to non-medical conditions can to a great extent be treated using home remedies. Some that can be used to control or treat itching are as follows :



? Take a bath in one can of evaporated milk; you can add other combinations such as oatmeal, baking soda etc. The milk works well to soothe the itching.



? Apply Aloe Vera, cod liver oil, lemon juice, vitamin E oil, wheat germ oil, or witch hazel tea to the itchy area.



? Take burdock, chickweed, goldenseal, plantain, or yellow dock in capsule form.



? Cornstarch helps relieve itching. You can pour some into your bath water or dust it onto your body.



? Scrub the affected area lightly with a pumice stone. Then wash with soap, apply rubbing alcohol, and dab a thick layer of Vaseline over it. This will provide relief from itching.



? Take a bath with a little peppermint or yellow dock to relieve itching.



? Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your bath water to relieve itchy skin.



? Baking soda can be used in cool bath water to soothe other skin irritations and alleviate itching from prickly heat, bee stings, insect bites, and other minor skin ailments.



? Another trusted home remedy is to use a weak carbolic acid lotion or a solution of bicarbonate of soda (commonly known as baking soda) and applying it over the itchy part.



It could be many things but I'd be surprised if it was too many roll ups. I've known many heavy rollie smokers and they haven't had itchy skin.




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