Is your hair still falling out? I was wondering if the itchiness is related to regrowth. ..if you ever shaved your fanny you will know what I mean. Normally once broken the skin improves. I used cetaphil cleansing lotion and moisturiser on my bald head when it was dry and flaky...it helped with that itching but really hadn't been till all my hair fell out that it stopped. Now my eyelashes itch as they fall...and I too have dry eyes that hurt in bright lights...even TV screens. The holiday plans sound wonderful.