2007-04-25 18:59:01 · 6 answers · asked by peanut 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try an over-the-counter or prescription cream. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams or prescription steroid creams can help ease itching and inflammation. Soaps or lotions containing coal tar may be helpful, too.
Do not use products that contain additives or fragrances. Creams, lotions and oils for cleansing and care which contain the substances urea and evening primrose oil have proven to be very effective.
Try other types of medication. Sometimes antihistamines help stop itching. In other cases, steroids may be injected directly into the affected area to reduce itching.
Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications are helpful for some people. If you develop a bacterial infection in the rash, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic lotion or oral antibiotics.
Cover the affected area. Bandages or dressings can help protect the affected area. This may be especially important if you scratch during your sleep.
Avoid things that increase itching. Limit your time in the tub or shower. Bathe in warm — not hot — water. Use gentle cleansers or gels with added moisturizer. Gently pat your skin dry. Use plenty of moisturizer.
Keep stress under control. Stress and anxiety can trigger itching.
Consider counseling. A counselor can help you learn how your emotions and behaviors can fuel — or prevent — itching and scratching.
2007-04-25 19:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by Irene F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to itch; treat
insect bites as soon as you get them, and then cover with a bandage.
( Ask your doctor if it is safe to dab ammonia on the insect bite only, and then aloe, cover with bandage. It burns at first, but will stop the itch from the bite.)
Bathe less if you have dry skin. Use a lotion
after bathing made for dermatitis, this will help lessen leathery skin and nerve damage. (I have heard that using oatmeal soap also
helps.)
2007-04-25 19:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by V B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try taking some benadryl, and reduce bathing and using soap, beacuse dry skin can make skin problems worse! Take a bath two to three times a week . Use warm, water when bathing,not hot! Pat your skin dry with a towel. Moisten your skin with skin cream while your skin is still damp and many times during the day.
2007-04-25 19:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Renee A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tegretol and Neurontin are both good medicines for those kinds of pain and itching. However, they are both prescription only. Tylenol or Lanacane are the only over-the-counter medicines I know to work fairly well.
2007-04-25 19:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play games or something to get it itch out of ur mind
2007-04-25 19:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by William W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor
2007-04-25 19:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋