Why does my body itch after soaking in a hot spring?
Published:
2020/09/05
The minerals in hot springs are beneficial to human health. Soaking in them in moderation can not only relieve stress but also has a certain therapeutic effect on some skin diseases. However, due to the dry winter climate, the skin's protective barrier function is reduced. If you soak in hot springs for a long time, the water in your skin will be lost through perspiration. If you then use alkaline substances such as bath liquid or soap to clean, it will more easily stimulate and damage the skin's self-protection function, easily causing skin oil loss, leading to dry and itchy skin. Alternatively, skin may become itchy due to the water temperature, water quality, or other reasons related to the hot spring, to which the skin is not accustomed. Moreover, dry and itchy skin, after scratching, easily leads to rough skin, rashes, or even broken skin, causing folliculitis. The skin most often affected is the skin below the waist, which is soaked the longest. In addition, many patients suffer from hot spring dermatitis due to soaking in hot springs with special mineral content.
It should be noted that if a person's skin is already fragile, or if they already have eczema, atopic dermatitis, or other problems, the possibility of developing hot spring dermatitis will greatly increase when soaking in high-temperature, high-acidity hot spring pools. It is recommended to replenish water adequately when soaking in hot springs, and not to use soap or bath liquid to clean after soaking. Rinse with clean water, and apply moisturizer immediately after rinsing. In addition, do not use water that is too hot to bathe; use neutral bath milk or soap, and moisturize the skin frequently with lotion.
In addition, for those with dry skin, the soaking time in hot springs during winter should not be too long, preferably no more than 15 minutes. Guangzhou Huidi
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