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Dr. Gott: Conditioner leaves reader’s skin itchy

Peter H. Gott, M.D. The Spokesman-Review

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been reading your column for years and have been helped with numerous problems. I just love your down-home common-sense approach.

I had a problem with severe itching on my skin that did not respond to any medication, lotion, cream, etc. While reading a magazine, I came across a two-sentence paragraph that changed my life. Best of all, the solution was free.

It said that the residue from creme rinse (hair conditioner) is very irritating to the skin of some people. I changed my shower routine and saw immediate results. Now I shampoo, rinse, use creme rinse, rinse again and then I use bar soap to wash my body. I pay particular attention to my “trouble spots” (shoulders, arms and back of legs). I no longer suffer from the severe itching that dominated my life for many years.

I hope and believe that my solution will be of help to others. As you’ve said before, “It won’t hurt to try it.”

Dear Reader: One of the most common complaints I receive has to do with itching skin. The cause is often elusive, and the condition is maddening. I was particularly interested in the negative effects of creme rinse. I am, therefore, publishing your letter to alert other readers to the problem. You are correct that if this will help, we are accomplishing some good.

Please keep me posted, readers.