Topical corticosteroids may indirectly provide relief of itch associated with inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, but they should not be used to treat generalized itch.
Dermatologic nurses will likely encounter many patients with pruritus who are desperate for relief. A brief overview of itch and topical approaches to its management is provided, as well as ...
One possible solution for immediate itchy skin relief is also a simple one: a cold pack or a bag filled with ice. The key, as you might have noticed, is cold. Avoid exposing the affected area to ...
Zen types will tell you to accept the itch, to meditate on it, as you might do if you were in pain. These people have no idea what they are talking about. Watching someone scratch makes you itchy; ...