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CAN’T RESIST THE URGE TO SCRATCH YOUR ITCHY SKIN?
You’re not alone. Whether it’s from a mosquito bite, chicken pox, or a chronic skin condition like eczema or psoriasis, the urge to scratch can be overwhelming. While scratching may temporarily ease itching, too much scratching can cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection.
ITCH RELIEF
No amount of scratching will stop the itch from returning. If you find yourself scratching to the point of distraction, or so much that you're damaging your skin—which can allow bacteria in—you’ll need to find strategies to stop the itch. To help soothe itchy skin, experts recommend the following tips:
TRY TO AVOID THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU ITCH
This could be wool clothing, an overly warm room, too many hot baths or exposure to harsh cleansers.
APPLY A COLD, WET CLOTH OR ICE PACK TO THE SKIN THAT ITCHES
Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the itch subsides.
TAKE AN OATMEAL BATH
This can be very soothing, especially for blisters or oozing skin due to chickenpox, hives, poison ivy or sunburn.
MOISTURIZE DAILY
Apply a hypoallergenic and fragrance-free moisturizer at least once a day.
USE CREAMS, LOTIONS OR GELS THAT SOOTHE AND COOL THE SKIN
If your skin is itchy and red, your doctor may recommend short-term use of a nonprescription corticosteroid cream on the affected areas.
TRY OVER-THE-COUNTER ALLERGY MEDICINE
Some of these drugs, such as diphenhydramine can make you drowsy. They might be helpful at night if your itchy skin keeps you awake.
USE A HUMIDIFIER
A humidifier may provide some relief if home heating causes the air in your home to be dry.
ITCHY SKIN TREATMENT
Formulated with prebiotic oat concentrate, pramoxine HCI, aloe and pro-vitamin B5, this non-greasy AVEENO® RESTORATIVE SKIN THERAPY ITCH RELIEF BALM soothes dry skin while relieving itch from minor skin irritation.
AVEENO®1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream is a maximum-strength anti-itch cream formula with skin-soothing Triple Oat Complex, aloe, and vitamin E, providing temporary relief from the itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, rashes due to eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, insect bites, poison ivy/oak/sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or jewelry.
The itch from eczema is different than the itch from a bug bite or poison ivy. AVEENO® Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm provides immediate, long-lasting relief from itching due to eczema. This unique formula intensely moisturizes to help strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier while soothing itch and protecting the skin for up to six hours. Awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Approval.
Also try AVEENO® Soothing Bath Treatment and AVEENO® Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream to relieve the itchiness, redness, dryness and irritation symptoms of eczema in steroid- and fragrance-free formulations safe for daily use.
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