Does anyone have recommendations on soap that I can use? Dove is not working. I’m desperate because he can’t remain still, and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I put anti-itch lotion on, but it takes like a half an hour to begin working and improve the condition. So, then I must wait another hour to shave him!
i don’t shave with cream or soap just water.
Johnson's Baby Wash was an old time staple in my home especially after camping trips and bug bites during the summer followed up by cortizone 10 for the bites.
I keep the cortizone 10 for diabetic itchy skin. Sometimes I will itch in areas for no reason and apply this to the skin. It stops it.
Nivea creme is good as well
Neutrogena makes an excellent bar soap too; it's amber colored and translucent.
1) How often do you wash him? Perhaps use the sniff test. Most people with sedentary lives wash more than is really necessary, so minimising the problem could help.
2) Where does he itch? All over? For most people, the smelly bits are armpits and crutch, and that’s probably most important. There may be no need to soap his legs or back. Again, minimise the problem.
3) I can’t find the history book (it’s on the farm), but in the old days people ‘washed’ differently. Bath water was often unhygienic and didn’t come out of taps. Wealthy people’s servants warmed absorbent linen cloths, used in succession to rub (gently) the body and remove sweat and dirt. You could try that if nothing else works.
I hope you find a nice easy soap, but if not, get creative!
Also, how often are you bathing him? Twice a week should be sufficient depending on his level of activity and soiling. CeraVe and Cetaphil also make a hypoallergenic liquid soap you may want to consider. It's on amazon or at Costco.
Good luck.