# I have a patch of dry itchy skin **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 16, 2024, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347 "2024-04-16T01:46:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/21 "2024-04-19T23:25:20Z")
@Bumbazine I received the ROUNDS applicator and a bottle of the Sarna lotion yesterday. Today, I enjoyed a very nice shower. I enjoyed it because I knew afterwards I’d get to try out the new stuff! Oh, wow! I slathered Sarna on my back, and the itching just STOPPED. I’m so peaceful because I am not tormented with my skin trying to crawl off my body! The ROUNDS applicator functions like a small spatula, and applying the lotion to my back was as easy as slathering mayo on a slice of bread! With practice, I expect to become an expert at buttering my back. Cleanup took a dab of soap and running water, easy! I hope your applicator is everything you are hoping for! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/22 "2024-04-19T23:59:49Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > I’m going to try that Sarna lotion, thanks. I have tried it for a couple of days, and it does seem to work better than the Benadryl gel at keeping the itch down for a much longer period. So thank you again. > [@VOW](#): > > [https://a.co/d/2BmJQ26](https://a.co/d/2BmJQ26) > > The item is called ROUNDS Cream Applicator for Back Telescopic Stick. I have ordered one of these as well. I should have it in a couple of days. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/23 "2024-04-20T00:15:55Z")
Ooh. I’m getting that too. VOW! The life saver. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/24 "2024-04-20T03:28:53Z")
@Beckdawrek I ordered that Lanacane from Amazon, it came today. There were three tubes. That works out to about the usual price for Lanacane. The mosquitoes are too soon among us, I think I’ll buy more. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/25 "2024-04-20T03:49:33Z")
Nice. Glad to hear that. I just got notification mine shipped. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/26 "2024-04-20T21:51:21Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > That certainly looks like it should do the trick! So will a rubber or silicone spatula from the kitchen tools department. The adjustable length handle looks like a nice touch, though. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/27 "2024-04-20T22:46:56Z")
I was thinking my _spurtle_ would work. But I like it in the kitchen. I’m not gonna get a dedicated one. Made of wood too. Remember those bamboo backscratchers? My Daddy always had them. They seem germy to me. When I was at his house I always sprayed Lysol on them. Nope. Didn’t tell him. He had itchy patches, too. Hmm🤔 If you use it on your itchy feet, and then your back… interesting. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/28 "2024-04-20T23:15:16Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > When I was at his house I always sprayed Lysol on them. > Nope. Didn’t tell him. > > He had itchy patches, too. Hmm🤔 Probably from the Lysol. 😜 ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/29 "2024-04-21T03:00:24Z")
I use a prescription cream that has both a steroid and an antifungal when I get itchy patches on my belly (usually just below the breasts.) It’s like magic. If it doesn’t clear up, see a doctor. There are lots of things they can do for itching. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/30 "2024-04-21T03:38:39Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I was thinking my _spurtle_ would work. Spurtles are for porridge! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/31 "2024-04-21T03:47:39Z")
We use the spurtle for 100 things but not buttering the back with itchy cream. It was just a thought that ran thru my head. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/32 "2024-04-21T15:34:17Z")
The spatula I use for applying dry skin cream to my back lives in the upstairs bathroom. There’s an entirely different one that lives in the kitchen and is used there. Though as long as it’s washed between uses, I don’t see any reason (other than the convenience of having one where I’m about to use it instead of having to run up and down the stairs for it) not to use the same one. A spurtle looks a little harder to wash well, though. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347/33 "2024-05-03T00:43:30Z")
So I received my back spatula and Sarna cream, and I am DELIGHTED! Have other people gotten their back spatulas? Are you happy? ~VOW [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347.md?page=1)