Itchy skin?

[great lover]

How to treat an itchy skin?

1) Apply copious amounts of aloe vera gel.
2) Take cold showers.
3) Do not use soap or scrub your skin.
4) Soak yourself in milk. Cleopatra had the right idea.

 

[NippleMuncher]

Depends on what the cause is.

Temporary relief can be had from spraying hot water on the area in the shower. Get the water comfortable, then slowly increase as hot as you can stand. Sometimes a cold spray will do it, sometimes alternating hot then cold will do it.

Not letting the itchy area dry out (chap ) by using a good, natural lotion such as hemp body cream. (the Jason brand is very good )

Long term, figure out what's causing the problem and deal with that issue rather than topical "bandaids" that only mask the symptoms.

 

[blueberree]

Depends on what the cause is.

Temporary relief can be had from spraying hot water on the area in the shower. Get the water comfortable, then slowly increase as hot as you can stand. Sometimes a cold spray will do it, sometimes alternating hot then cold will do it.

Not letting the itchy area dry out (chap ) by using a good, natural lotion such as hemp body cream. (the Jason brand is very good )

Long term, figure out what's causing the problem and deal with that issue rather than topical "bandaids" that only mask the symptoms.

What does the hemp body cream smell like? Does it smell like patchouli?

I've also found that certain sorts of soaps make it worse. Softsoap, for instance, is the devil.

 

[VioletFlame]

It depends on whether the itchiness is local or widespread, also if it's a short term problem or if it's chronic. Also, is there a rash and does it break the skin when you scratch? If so that's more serious than just itchiness because you risk infection.

If it's a relatively small area keeping it moisturized, trying icing and it's okay to try the hot water suggestion too, although it never worked for me. Benadryl or other anti-histamines might be helpful in cases of occasional itchiness.

If it's chronic you may not want to use the hot water which is drying and could aggravate the condition.

If it's all over itchiness topical treatments like cortisone cream will cost you a fortune. When I had a problem that the dermatologist couldn't resolve for me I tried a number of non-prescriptive remedies which ultimately worked. I still turn to them when the itchiness returns. Taking Vitamin E and Evening Primrose Oil internally coupled with daily lukewarm showers followed by good moisturizers (I like the Bath and Bodyworks Body Butters on still damp skin.)

Also, I have found that even the most maddening itches are not well satisfied by scratching but that sometimes lightly rubbing the flat of my fingers over the area could provide some relief.

 

[qrayze]

4) Soak yourself in milk. Cleopatra had the right idea.

If the itchy skin is caused by eczema, then soaking it in milk is the worst thing you can do. Sure, it will make it feel better momentarily, but it just makes the itching worse.

I find washing my hands with a moisterizing bar like Dove is great and keeps my skin from itching.

I also use disposable plates, cups, and flatware so I don't have to wash dishes very often. One time of washing dishes and an eczema rash appears.

Cortizone may be expensive, but it is the only thing I've found that stops the itching and makes the rash go away.

Oil of Olay body washes and lotions are also great for dry skin. It makes the skin super silky smooth which is also a great plus.

 

[NippleMuncher]

What does the hemp body cream smell like? Does it smell like patchouli?

I've also found that certain sorts of soaps make it worse. Softsoap, for instance, is the devil.

It's got a sweet smell, like it seems all products have now-a-days. I don't know why manufacturers can't make stench free products. I'm not saying the hemp cream stinks, I'm saying that it has fragrance added.

What is patchouli?

 

[blueberree]

It's got a sweet smell, like it seems all products have now-a-days. I don't know why manufacturers can't make stench free products. I'm not saying the hemp cream stinks, I'm saying that it has fragrance added.

What is patchouli?

Patchouli oil was big in the late 1960 and 70s and has a woody, sickening sweet smell...incense like. If you've ever been in a shop that has new agey tincture and the like, Patchouli is likely hanging in the air like a cloud of hideous, choking poo.

 

[Adrraiya]

It depends on why the skin is itchy

You should rule in or out allergic reactions and possible chronic skin conditions

everything I have seen listed are great ideas!

Dryness?... for example skin tends to dry out when we have to run the heater during cold weather.... (1) add humidity back into the air... this is why folks used to put a bowl of water on top of the radiator-heaters... (2) moisturize the skin... I am allergic to damn-near everything... I have found a hand-made combination works best for me.... Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Juice are the only ingredients.. in winter I add a little glycerin because glycerin attracts moisture


In severe cases, you can try this: get a pair of clean long-johns.... put them in the washer with hot water & with 1/2 cup baking soda & set for only rinse cycle..... smooth lotion-of-choice heavily all over your skin while the washer is on spin-cycle... then put on the warm, damp long john so that the warm moisture will open the skin's pores & you will absorb more of the moisturizing emollients.... on top of the damp long johns, wrap yourself in a blanket (lightweight polar fleece works well because it doesn't draw the moisture away, it simply traps it in)... then, when it starts to cool off, remove damp clothing & blot dry with a towel (do not rub, you don't want to remove the moisture)...


Instead of soap use a moisturizing cleansing bar like Dove... if you have sensitive skin, they have one without any scent for Sensitive Skin... my dermatologist put me on Dove when I was @ 15... since then, it is the only "soap-type" product that I use

when soaking in the tub, add 1/2 cup Baking Soda to affect the ph & soften the water.... often time public water is to acidic to be "skin friendly"

If the water supply is causing major problems for your skin, consider a whole-house water filter to remove things like chlorine & lime before it washes over your skin

 

[NippleMuncher]

Patchouli oil was big in the late 1960 and 70s and has a woody, sickening sweet smell...incense like. If you've ever been in a shop that has new agey tincture and the like, Patchouli is likely hanging in the air like a cloud of hideous, choking poo.

No, Jason's hemp body cream isn't like that. It's fairly strong when you apply it and quickly dissipates once it dries. It does not choke or take your breath away like so many skin care products.


Side note to the topic of conversation, read the label of whatever you're applying to your skin. If it's got parabins in it, it can very likely cause more rash than what it's supposed to cure. Parabins are a preservative and they're highly toxic and highly contributory to allergic reaction. Europe has begun banning their use in skin care products. There are other equally bad preservatives, although their name escape me at the moment.

 

[ps123456]

Try Oilatum, bath or shower gel. It's bloody good. There might be a cheaper generic variety.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001919.html

 

[VioletFlame]

Cortizone may be expensive, but it is the only thing I've found that stops the itching and makes the rash go away.

Yes, cortisone cream may be indicated and effective where a rash is present. It's best to use it sparingly and for short periods of time only as it can thin the skin resulting in stretchmark-like scars.

One soap may irritate or not moisturize as well as another for one even though it works wonders for another. It took more than a year of trial error before I found what worked for me. Ultimately I went through lots of prescriptions and I'm just as glad that in the end a less toxic (and less expensive) solution worked.

YMMV, good luck with your search Great Lover, you have my abject empathy!

 

[collar_corset]

I get itchyness because of my MS and my doctor has just put me on an antihistamine. They can work well for certain types of itching