I strated the itching about a year ago. The doctor throught it was my nerves and had me on two prescription drugs for the itching, E_____, (which I still use from time to time). I also could not comb my hair because my scaple was so sore. I posted an article from the a group in Canada, (it is in the back posting dated around Jan, 10 – 16 , 1998, under the heading “Dry skin found something” or close to that title. In short they suggested trying a lotion made for the itching like Aveeno and mix with Vaseline or Petrolem Jelly and run on your skin. Aveeno, which is a Natural Collidal Oatmeal and can be pursched over the counter most of the time in the bath lotion or skin care section, also makes a Bar Soap, and Bath soak. I’m not advertising for them but it has worked. I have been able to with stand the cold winter winds with out itching to death of dry skin. I has been a life saver for me.