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How can I soothe itchy skin? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

To soothe itchy skin, dermatologists recommend the following tips:

• First, place a cold, wet cloth or ice pack on the itchy skin for about five to ten minutes or until the itching subsides.
• Make yourself an oatmeal bath - this can be very soothing, especially for blistered or oozing skin from hives, poison ivy, or sunburn.
• Moisturize your skin with a moisturizer without additives, fragrances, and perfumes.
• Apply local anesthetics containing pramoxine - your doctor will prescribe them if justified and reasonable.
• Apply cooling agents such as menthol or calamine - you can also put the moisturizer in the fridge for a cooling effect.

When caring for itchy skin, avoid scratching as this further irritates the skin and can increase the risk of skin infection. It is also a good idea to take steps to prevent itchy skin.

To prevent itching, dermatologists recommend the following tips:

• First, bathe with lukewarm – not hot – water. Try to limit bathing or showering to just 10 minutes.
• Always use fragrance-free hypoallergenic lotions, soaps, and detergents to reduce irritation.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes. Maintain a relatively relaxed environment in the house with neutral humidity. Use a humidifier in winter if you are prone to dry skin and eczema.
• Wear loose cotton clothing. Wool and other fabrics with a rough feel can irritate your skin and cause severe itching.
• Reduce stress, as stress can make itching worse.

Talk to your doctor if you experience the following symptoms:

• Generalized itching: If you feel itching everywhere - not just in certain places - and feel it all the time, regardless of the season or time of day.
• Prolonged itching: if more than four weeks have passed since trying home remedies and preparations, there is still no relief.
• Visible rash: If your rash is red, scaly, and more than just dry skin.
• Bleeding and pain: If your skin is cracked and bleeding, and causes pain in a way that is so intense that you wake up at night.

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