Asperger's and skin sensitivity

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I am currently undiagnosed (the waiting list for assessment here is 9 months!) but I have always had real issues with skin sensitivity on my back. If someone touches my back I sort of spasm, it's weird. Much the same with the inner side of my legs.

I also hate the feeling of towels and sheets when they haven't used fabric softener, such as in cheap hotels, it's almost painful to the touch and then I can't sleep.

I, on the contrary, hate the touch of towels treated with fabric softener. Feels like a dirty towel to me.
Also, I hate cold water on my skin and I cringe at the slightest touch of a drop of it. I even brush my teeth using hot water.

I can't seem to be able to integrate touching another human being into any other sensory perception experience. I would always avoid it if I could. If I can't, I try to isolate it from listening, seeing, etc. If the latter is not possible, I might go directly into a meltdown within seconds.
I am ashamed to admit that I've been consciously restraining myself from hitting people who decide to be more expressive and, while talking, reach across and touch your arm. Last time it happened I could not withdraw immediately and I went into a delayed but violent meltdown 12 hours later.