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.
You may be able to stop itching with over-the-counter products or at-home remedies, such as petroleum jelly. Itching (pruritus) can be more than a small annoyance. It can cause significant ...
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 ...
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; ...