female only Itching like crazy!

[airetsyh 4]

I am almost 10 months out,117 pounds down. My loose skin has become just ridiculously itchy. Its mainly my belly but my sides a little too. I dont know whats causing it and hydrocortizone isnt helping. Theres no rash or anything (just red from where I am scratching myself to death) Any ideas? Its driving me crazy, I'm willing to try about anything!

[magpie30 187]

maybe it's just dry skin? have you tried a heavy lotion like cocoa butter etc?? you could also try a scrub of sugar and olive oil, will help exfoliate the skin, and moisturize it... Hmmm i'm not sure, but if it doesn't get better in a week or so you might wanna see your doctor, maybe they can help.

[confidence 46]

I had itching when I had my surgery and nothing works for me but triple paste. You can give it a try and see if it works.

[kitkat 76]

I had to resort to lotrimin (sp) but it worked. I have read that being itchy is a side effect from losing weight.

Good Luck!

[airetsyh 4]

Thanks for the suggestions

[ruthie35 16]

Me 2!!! A lot and on my whole body I put on lotion but sometimes it just doesn't work I don't have real loose skin except on my arms yuck