I can't stop ITCHING! HELP!

in the winter months, due to the air being drier and hypersensitive skin, i occassionaly battle with a very similar skin problem - contact dermatitis - welts, rashes, unexplained redness, etc. skin conditions can be related to external allergens OR sometimes internal issues. either way, try to drink plenty of water to help flush your system, especially during flare-ups. you may want to try taking colloidal oatmeal baths every night [aveeno or make a homemade mix]. also, if you use a liquid body wash, try diluting 50:50, since most are very concentrated. i use liquid ivory body wash diluted 50:50 and sometimes johnsons baby wash. as far as topical treatment, i use cetaphil moisturizing cream for dry/sensitive skin and i sometimes mix with a little hydocortisone cream.

homemade oatmeal bath
under running warm bath water, pour in about 1 cup finely ground oats (oatmeal) and 1 tablespoon or so of olive oil (or whatever oil you have on hand). soak in bath for at least 30 minutes. blot skin until slightly damp and apply moisturizing cream.

link below shows Aveeno bath pack - can be purchased at your local grocer, wal-mart, pharmacy, etc.

http://www.westburyonline.com/Aveeno-Natural-Colloidal-Oatmeal-Bath-Treatment-8-Packets-P4560.aspx

The oatmeal bath is an excellent idea, but put the ground oatmeal in a clean knee-hi or sock. Hang the sock on the faucet and let the warm water run over it. You can use the wet oatmeal sock to gently pat your skin in the bath or use it in the shower.

I do this all the time. Oatmeal is my winter time friend.