Some itching suggestions from members

[DonnaBoll]

DO’S

Tepid showers - not hot

Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps

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 in Aveeno lotion

Sarna or Calendula (online) lotion

Cool 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!!!!