Topical Skin Treatments

Discussions focus on applying substances topically for skin conditions like eczema, dry skin, rashes, poison ivy, and mosquito bites, including concerns about irritation, absorption into the body, soap overuse, and risks like skin cancer.

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collegeburner Oct 3, 2022 View on HN

its supposed to irritate the skin more or smth but i do it anyway and don't have problems

shabbaa Nov 20, 2015 View on HN

Would like to try.. any damage possible to eyes or skin?

walljm Jul 29, 2020 View on HN

i used to have trouble with dry skin, so i stopped using soap beyond shampoo for my hair and lower parts. i haven't had issues since.

NovemberWhiskey May 10, 2022 View on HN

Symptomatic relief is great, but isn't the real worry skin cancer?

ilkan Feb 28, 2018 View on HN

"what goes on your skin goes in your body" amirite?

foobarian May 19, 2024 View on HN

If this would help with poison ivy outbreaks I would be all over this.

jadeisokay Nov 21, 2025 View on HN

but what about for meal times? we'd have to apply lotion again?

m0llusk Jul 9, 2024 View on HN

Wonder if this might help with mosquito bites also.

Chris2048 Jul 5, 2017 View on HN

Wouldn't that inhibit rash swelling?

iinnPP Jun 29, 2025 View on HN

Skin absorbs. So it's at least partially related.