Lotion can sting when the skin barrier is irritated, dry, inflamed, or sensitive to an ingredient. Learn common triggers and what to do next.
Why Does My Skin Feel Like It’s Burning When I Put on Normal Lotion?
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Why Does My Skin Burn and Crack in the Crease of My Groin?
Burning or cracked skin in the groin crease may come from friction, moisture, irritation, or infection. Learn when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Do I Get Raised, Red Lines From Just Lightly Scratching My Skin? (Dermatographism)
Raised red lines after light scratching may be dermatographism. Learn common triggers, home care, treatment options, and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Does My Skin Leave a White Mark After I Press on It? (Dermographism)
A white mark after pressing the skin may be temporary blanching or a form of dermographism. Learn what these reactions can mean and when to get checked.
Why Is the Skin Between My Buttocks Itchy and Raw?
Itchy, raw skin between the buttocks may come from moisture, friction, irritation, inflammation, or infection. Learn what can help.
Why Do I Have Tiny, Tender, Fluid-Filled Bumps on My Hands After Washing Dishes?
Tiny fluid-filled bumps after washing dishes may be related to hand eczema, irritation, or dyshidrotic eczema. Learn what may trigger them.
Why Do I Get Scabs on My Scalp Without Dandruff?
Scalp scabs without dandruff may come from irritation, scratching, psoriasis, folliculitis, or other conditions. Learn when to see a dermatologist.
Why Does My Skin Itch After Drinking Wine?
Skin itching after wine may be related to alcohol, histamine, ingredients, flushing, or an underlying skin condition. Learn what may help.
Why Am I Getting a Patchy Rash After Swimming in the Ocean?
A patchy rash after ocean swimming may come from marine organisms, irritation, or contact reactions. Learn what to watch for and when to get checked.
Why Is the Skin Under My Boobs Always Itchy and Peeling?
Itchy, peeling skin under the breasts may be related to moisture, friction, intertrigo, yeast, eczema, or psoriasis. Learn when to get checked.
