Last winter it was really dry and cold and my ass cheeks started itching. I, of course, scratched them. I apparently scratched too hard as I developed welts on both ass cheeks. The welts itch and I can’t stop scratching because I have no self control apparently.

I use lotion multiple times a day, I’ve used benadryl itch cream. Nothing seems to work. The itch is greatest after my workout and when I get in the shower. I thought maybe it was water temperature related, but I’ve gone from hot to cold and still itch like crazy.

I apparently need a cone of shame for my ass.

Anyone faced this before?

  • Hereforpron2@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    151·
    4 天前

    This is going to sound unhelpful, but the trick is just don’t itch. You have to rewire the part of your brain saying that scratching is how you make it itch less, and convince yourself that it’s the opposite–noticing the itch and not touching it is how you’ll make it go away. It’s a bit like getting into an ice cold pool, feeling all your muscles tense up and your breathing gets tight, and telling yourself that staying in is how you’ll get used to it. Fake it til you make it, then your brain will start to believe you.

    • rhacer@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      9·
      4 天前

      Actually really helpful. Thank you. I am typically really good with self control. However, in this case I have proven to have none.

      Thanks for taking the time.

      • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        3 天前

        take oral antihistamines(diphenhydramine, ceterezine, fexofenadine,etc), way more effective than the cream. if its through allergies, use this. also you might want to check for allergy tests. if it becomes persistant rash might want to see a doctor in case its a chronic thing. what did the dermatologist, or pcp say? a derm would be more suited for better diagnosis.

        seems sweat related itching, take antihistamines.