Talk:Itching powder

== itching powder history of ==[edit]

Oh ok...

Late 1980s, packet of itching powder bought for 10 pence in England found by purchaser to contain rock wool, commonly used for insulation and very itchy when rubbed into skin. Sneezing powder from same establishment was common pepper. Purchaser disappointed as pepper sachets available freely at many cafes.

188.29.165.87 (talk) 16:32, 11 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

How to improve this article[edit]

This article would be greatly improved if it explained the physiological workings behind itching powder. Vorbee (talk) 19:42, 20 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Philip Trueman[edit]

Since Wikipedia won't let me message you for some reason. I have to ask but why did you revert my contributions to this page. I thought adding a section on using itching powder was a great contribution. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Itching_powder&oldid=903239730

Special:Contributions/Pritch Pack (talk) 08:02, 24 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Safety concerns[edit]

Given how some substances that cause itching can be of concern for health and safety, I would like to see the addition of such a section to the article (with reliable sources). When fiber glass, or asbestos (as well as some organic sources) get inside the body, it becomes a serious hazard. Talc powder was once common for use outside the body, but has been superseded by other powders such as corn starch, because even though the intended use is external, it does find its way inside the body, resulting in successful class action lawsuits. What legal restrictions are in place for the marketing of "itching powder" (is it even legal to retail), and what labeling do manufacturers use to protect themselves from lawsuits? — Christopher, Sheridan, OR (talk) 20:44, 28 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]