What is the best cure for severe itchy skin?

Question

I have had some type of allergic outbreak. I have red, itchy bumps everywhere. Benadryl makes me too tired. My skin is severely irritated. Please help!!!

Answer 1

Cortisone cream. Use the Aveeno bath soak packets...they will help a lot. Also, take the non-drowsy Benadryl.

Answer 2

See a dermatologist. There are topical ointments that can be used to treat it. Calamine lotion is a quick fix (found at local drug store) until you can get a prescription for something better. The doc may even give you a topical steroid if you've got dermatitis. Once you've used it for a while it may go away for good... or it may be as much as a year before you need anything else. You'll probably need to apply to the affected area for a few weeks and then a bit after it goes away.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Aloe Vera Gel, or something cool and soothing as a surface treatment. I try to stay away from drugs, they're stupid. Excluding cigarettes and beer, of course. Kidding! I meant prescription drugs anyways.

If you've ever heard of Tiger Balm, it might smell like shxt, but it's really helpful for me.

Answer 4

Try using Hyo. Periode. I use it alot .....helps for bites , pain, skin etc. Just put in palm of hand and put on . Drys quick and not expensive at all. Pem

Answer 5

get rid of the cause. no point taking benadryl if you're still lathering yourself with asbestos.

Answer 6

try the benadryl cram instead or hydracortizone cream

Answer 7

There is a benadryl cream that you could use

Answer 8

See http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1135.html

Answer 9

Burn it.