Some 'itch' suggestions

[DonnaBoll]

Regarding itching….

DO’S

Tepid showers

Dove or baby soap/shower gels

Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes

Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards

Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin)

Cotton or soft jersey material clothing – layering

Alcohol soaked cloth frozen in Ziploc for scratching

Peppermint oil / Aveeno lotion

Sarna or Calendula (online) lotion

Cold showers

Gold Bond diabetic lotion

Oatmeal based lotions or oatmeal baths

Ice, baby powder to the area

Bags of frozen vegetables to the areas– or make your own with mixture of water/alcohol

Put long socks on your hands – especially at night (member grandson’s suggestion)

100% aloe gel

Triamcinolone ointment or cream

CeraVe lotion ( sold almost everywhere)

DONT’S

Hot showers

Perfumed shower gels/soaps

Excessive sweating

Chlorine from pools

Tight, silky, wool, or cashmere clothing

AVOID BEING IN THE SUN!!!!

Be feel free to post any suggestions to add to this that you've found helpful 😊- or not. 🥴