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Any over counter itch remedy ?

Kitty Galore — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:05:29 GMT

it seems every summer as soon as the heat hits my ankle gets itchy and rashy😒 also my left thumb. I do have dermititis, but only bothers me in these 2 areas and only in summer. Once fall hits I'm good 😀. I have asked my derm and even my allergist if there is anything perscription wise for itching , dont need a cortisteriod cream as that isn't really for itching It only works for rash at least for me . I have not seen a thing for just itching except spray for bug bites. If someone knows of a remedy please would you post 😺. Want to mention cold compresses do work but hsve to apply often for any relief.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:09:32 GMT

Any Hydrocortizone cream works for me. I buy Walmart brand, Equate Hydrocortizone Cream.

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:15:27 GMT

Aveeno and Gold Bond both make lotions that help with itching. I know the Aveeno one contains collodial oatmeal, which helps with itching.

You can also use histimine blockers. There are two kinds of histimine blockers: H1s (Benedryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, other antihistimines) and H2s (Pepcid, Zantac, and other H2 blocker antacid tablets). The h2 blockers can be more effective for some types of itching and a combination of an antihistimine and an H2 blocking antacid can be even better.

I've had allergies since I was 3 and have always known about H1 blocking antihistimes, but I had no idea about using an antacid to stop itching until I was on vacation with a friend who got hives and called his father, a gastroentorologist, who told him to go to the drugstore and get some Zantac and some Benedryl.

You can read more about it here: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hives-treatment#1

or here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19052407

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Kitty Galore — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:24:32 GMT

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
Aveeno and Gold Bond both make lotions that help with itching. I know the Aveeno one contains collodial oatmeal, which helps with itching.

You can also use histimine blockers. There are two kinds of histimine blockers: H1s (Benedryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, other antihistimines) and H2s (Pepcid, Zantac, and other H2 blocker antacid tablets). The h2 blockers can be more effective for some types of itching and a combination of an antihistimine and an H2 blocking antacid can be even better.

I've had allergies since I was 3 and have always known about H1 blocking antihistimes, but I had no idea about using an antacid to stop itching until I was on vacation with a friend who got hives and called his father, a gastroentorologist, who told him to go to the drugstore and get some Zantac and some Benedryl.

You can read more about it here: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hives-treatment#1

or here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19052407

@Alison Wonderland It's funny you say that. I have dealt with excema and contact dermititis since I was 20. It's well under control now years later but it's just these 2 pesky areas that glare up in the summer heat. I was also told by my allergist years ago that the Zantac I take at night helps with itching. I do take benedryl at nighttime , started when my itching was exceptionally bad about 15 years ago . Taking benedryl during the day though I can't do it Knocks me out lol ! Take Allegra in the am. I. Really looking for some kind of a spray to dirt of numb the area.

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qbetzforreal — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:29:55 GMT

Sarna anti-itch lotion is good.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:31:30 GMT

I use tecnu as a scrub for poison ivy, but it does not sound like that is your issue.

This product works well for me as I get COVERED at least 1x a year in the itchy stuff....just went thru an episode a couple of weeks ago, and still healing just not scratching anymore.

Hope you find what you need.

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Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:38:03 GMT

CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Relieves itch from dry skin, insect bites and sunburn

Available over the counter and it works at least for me.

Marked: " New " on the pump bottle.

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Coquille — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:38:32 GMT

@Kitty Galore. My husband and I have the same problem and we don't want to use a rx or an over the counter cortisone cream. I found Aveeno Eczema Therapy (itch relief balm) really helps both of us every time. It gets rid of the rash for awhile. It does eventually come back but it is extremely manageable, You can buy it in a tube or an 11 oz jar. The tube lasts awhile but since my husband uses it also, I bought the container. I hope you find something that works for you. These things can be really bothersome.

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LUVNLIFE — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:42:14 GMT

Ask your Dr. about a low dose of Hydroxizine. It's a prescription but it helps with itching when topicals don't work.

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LUVNLIFE — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:44:17 GMT

@Kitty Galore wrote:
it seems every summer as soon as the heat hits my ankle gets itchy and rashy😒 also my left thumb. I do have dermititis, but only bothers me in these 2 areas and only in summer. Once fall hits I'm good 😀. I have asked my derm and even my allergist if there is anything perscription wise for itching , dont need a cortisteriod cream as that isn't really for itching It only works for rash at least for me . I have not seen a thing for just itching except spray for bug bites. If someone knows of a remedy please would you post 😺. Want to mention cold compresses do work but hsve to apply often for any relief.

Ask your Dr. about a low dose of Hydroxizine. It's a prescription but it helps with itching when topicals don't work.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:47:09 GMT

Equate brand (WM) anti-itch cream. It's WM version of Benedryl anti-itch cream. Works great for my "ankle issues" that sound similar to yours.

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Mistic — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:39:05 GMT

Another Equate brand (WM) Anti-Itch Continuous Spray. Green & White Can.

Same product as lovesrecess sugested, just in a fine mist spray form.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:50:39 GMT

Try some GoldBond Cream the store has several varieties. I found the Diabetic type is the best.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:53:30 GMT

Ask the pharmasist they are really good, most time better than the doctor and no appointment needed. Works for me.!!

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riley1 — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:54:26 GMT

If benadryl generally makes you sleepy (or any other histamine) benadryl makes a spray. I use this and have no side effects and stops the itching.

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lolakimono — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 23:40:48 GMT

@Kitty Galore

I use witch hazel when I have something itchy.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:12:32 GMT

I use calendula oil on my mosquito bites. I get huge, golf ball size welts whenever I get a mosquito bite and they burn (like someone is holding a lighted cigarette against my skin) and itches like crazy.

Caledula works better than any OTC or RX I've tried.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:44:14 GMT

@LUVNLIFE wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
it seems every summer as soon as the heat hits my ankle gets itchy and rashy😒 also my left thumb. I do have dermititis, but only bothers me in these 2 areas and only in summer. Once fall hits I'm good 😀. I have asked my derm and even my allergist if there is anything perscription wise for itching , dont need a cortisteriod cream as that isn't really for itching It only works for rash at least for me . I have not seen a thing for just itching except spray for bug bites. If someone knows of a remedy please would you post 😺. Want to mention cold compresses do work but hsve to apply often for any relief.

Ask your Dr. about a low dose of Hydroxizine. It's a prescription but it helps with itching when topicals don't work.

Doxepin makes me sleep for days. I do lose weight on it because it dehydrates me. However, that is not the best way to lose weight. However, I agree that hydroxyzine (Atarax) is the best relief if the itching is really, really bad. But for just regular itchy rashes that are not debilitating, I would use a cortisone cream.

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Ifeelwicked — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:15:28 GMT

I suffer the same itch around my ankles. I swear by Cortizone10 cream. (I cannot be without it in our house.) Relief within 5 minutes.

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hckynut — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 02:27:20 GMT

@Kitty Galore

Just had a visit today with my Dermatologist for a follow-up on my previous skin cancer(superficial)excise procedure. Today he did the same for a mole like growth on my mid-chest. I will await the results of this visit.

Anyways, I also had bites on my feet and legs and I haven't a clue what, or how, something managed to get into my Copper Fit compression socks or gravitate up my legs. He was not completely sure so he wrote a prescription for a cream to apply to these areas(they itch like crazy).

Can help you any, but I can commiserate with you on this "itchy" problem. I am hoping this cream helps, and whatever these little buggers were that invaded my socks? I gotta keep track of where I am in our yard. I was out there putting up a brand new United States Flag on our 30' Flag pole. Drivin me to drink, another glass of milk!

Hope someone has a potion for some relief for you.

hckynut(john)