Anti-Itch Sprays and Relief Lotions

Anti-Itch Sprays and Relief Lotions

When an individual is looking for relief from skin irritations that makes him or her want to scratch, he or she can use an A nti-itch ointment, Anti-Itch Sprays, Relief Lotions to get the results they are looking for. There are three types of products that can be used for this purpose. Depending on the type of itch and where the problem area is on the body, an individual may choose to use an ointment with an antihistamine, a topical steroid or one containing a local anesthetic, such as benzocaine. The type of anti-itch product chosen will depend on the type of skin irritation involved.

Some of the best products used to stop itching that may be purchased over the counter are those containing hydrocortisone cream. Calamine lotion and oral antihistamines may also be effective. Hydrocortisone cream tends to be effective for almost any type of itch, while calamine lotion usually works well for insect bites. Oral antihistamines are often recommended when itching is related to some type of skin allergy, such as dermatitis. If oral antihistamines are used, it is important not to take more than the recommended dosage.

In addition to taking over-the-counter medication, you may also be able to find some itching relief with various home remedies. You can sprinkle some baking soda or cornstarch into lukewarm bathwater and soak in it to get immediate itching relief. Another thing that may give you some relief from itching is to create a cold compress. You can do this by folding up a handkerchief and dipping it into an anti-itching mixture. Some people dip cold compresses into whole milk because it has some natural anti-itching properties. Hold the compress onto the itchy area for several minutes at a time every hour to stop itching.

There are certain things you may be doing that are making your itching worse. As hard as it may be, try not to scratch your itchy spots. This can break open your skin, which leads to further irritation and more itchiness. Instead of scratching, apply a lotion or cream to stop the itching. You should also avoid showering or bathing in very hot water because hot water tends to dry the skin out. Skin that is too dry usually becomes tight and itchy, which will probably make your symptoms worse. Keep your bath and shower water at either cool or lukewarm temperatures.

Choose the Best Anti-Itch Lotion
To choose the best anti-itch lotion, consumers should select a cream that contains an ingredient designed to treat the rash, and is both hypoallergenic and moisturizing. This type of topical medication is often capable of healing damaged skin areas that can result from sunburn, insect bites, and contact with skin irritating plants. The additional ingredients and lack of unnecessary perfumes aid skin in healing itself without introducing new inflammatory agents to the already sensitive areas.

The purpose of anti-itch lotion is to alleviate the discomfort associated with minor skin irritations. Any large patches of skin that show signs of rash, scabs, and bleeding may be too severe to combine with this type of product and should be examined immediately by a doctor. This type of lotion or cream can be purchased in a myotcstore.com.

The base ingredients listed in the anti-itch lotion should include either a form of hydrocortisone or calamine. These chemicals are anti-inflammatory, and quickly reduce the appearance and the effects of most topical skin rashes. They are also somewhat antiseptic in nature, and can prevent the onset of infection that may occur as a result of incessant scratching. Lotions without one of these chemicals will typically only provide temporary relief without treating the initial causes of the rash.

A fragrance free, dye free anti-itch lotion guarantees that the ingredients used in the product will not cause additional irritation. Some skin rashes may be signs of an allergy an individual has with something in his environment. New allergies can develop during any phase of life, and many people discover allergies to foods and ingredients they previously used on a daily basis. To eliminate the possibility that the sufferer is experiencing a heightened allergic reaction to the cream itself, the product should be labeled as either hypoallergenic or containing no additional fragrances or dyes.

The anti-itch lotion can also be moisturizing as well as therapeutic. Dry skin can be a side effect of an irritated, itchy patch. Once the primary cause of the itching sensation has been treated, either through oral or topical medications, the dry skin that remains can result in an itching sensation as intense as the initial problem. Many creams include aloe vera and shea butter in addition to those chemicals which are designed to neutralize the itching sensation without any negative reactions between the ingredients. These moisturizing agents increase the skin's ability to heal and retain its own moisture throughout the healing process.

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