Help! I can't stop itching!?

Question

I recently got overexposure to the sun, which is causing me to itch, really bad like little bugs are biting me all over!
I have tried everything I can think og including, benadryl, itch gels (helps for 5 min), creams, solarcaine, lanacaine, Aveeno oatmeal bath, hot baths, cold baths!
Anyone know anything? I don't want to go to the ER or anyhting drastic, it's just really miserable!

also, I don't have any kind of rash, it's not really even looking irratated, just red from the sunburn!

Answer 1

WELL SOUNDS LIKE EVERYTHING I WOULD HAVE SAID YOU HAVE DONE YOU COULD TRY ALOE JUST STRAIGHT ALOE AND MAYBE NO IT SOUNDS WEIRD BUT SALSON BLUE WITH SILIUM IN IT OR A VINIGAR BATH OTHER THEN THAT ITS ALL I NO OF IT THAT DOESNT HELP YOU MAY HAVE TO BE SEEN SOME PEOPLE END UP BEING OR HAVING A ALERGIC REACTION TO OVER EXPOSURE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!, LANAY SKEELS CALAMINE LOTION ALSO

Answer 2

Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.
Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:
• don’t wear tight clothes
• avoid synthetic fabrics
• don’t take long baths
• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda
• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower
• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching
• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing

Answer 3

The doctor might be the thing to help you though, because he can tell you exactly why ur itching, and what could happen if you don't do anythig about it. then he will prescribe something for you, and just follow the directions on the prescription 4 u, and u'll be better in no time.

Answer 4

Vinegar....put some white vinegar in your bath water. If that doesn't work I have no idea. Be careful though..you don't want to be in a vinegar bath with broken skin. That'll hurt. After I would put some aloe vera gel on. Try putting the gel in the fridge before hand though.

Answer 5

I would call your dermatologist. That is strange that none of those things are working for you. I would definitely want to know why it wasn't going away. Sometimes an extreme allergic reaction needs something more powerful like a 5 day course of prednezone or a prescription strength cream.

Answer 6

I would used baby oil, cooking oil anything oil that might help around the house. that well be good to start with intel you found something or go see a doctor about it. maybe take a bath with salt in it. that can stop the itching.

Answer 7

Aloe should help, also an ice pack. If those don't help then go see a doctor.

Answer 8

The itching is from dead skin cells trying to come off. If your skin isn't tender still you can try a gentle exfoliator to help the dead skin come off faster....followed by a good moisterizer. I love neutrogena products! good luck!

Answer 9

Hi, my teenage daughter just went through the same thing....two good products you did not list are Eucerin "Calming Cream" and Gold Bond Medicated Lotion. The "Calming Cream" is also what a friend of mine uses for her daughter's eczema. Take tepid to cool showers...no hot water. Drink plenty of water to rehydrate yourself. Good luck!

Answer 10

omg that happened to me!!! it almost drives u insane!!! i couldnt do anything but keep busy to keep ur mind away from the itch. if u keep moving it makes it so ur nerves are moving and it helps. my doctor explained it better. it will go away with time. try popping a couple tylenol or advil!! i know what ur going through. i couldnt sleep for 2 days. good luck!! next time wear a bit of sunscreen.