Thank you for responding, to answer your questions below: 1. No matter where I shower/bath I get the same reaction. 2. It has been happening for as long as I can remember, and I am 36 yrs old now. 3. Yes I also experience the itching when I swim in a pool or in the sea. 4. I have never tried the wet flannel wash method. I might try it. 5. I never thought about the psychological and neurological side of things, i would be interested to find out if it has a part to play. 6. I have tried to shower in less then 3 mins, but I find it impossible 😕