Your best defense is to prevent itching in
the first place. Keep itching from occurring by taking
the following advice into consideration:
A) Skin is more likely to be dry &
itchy in the winter. If you can bear it, turn your heater down since
it contributes to itchy skin. One winter solution is to buy a
humidifier or two, and keep them near where you spend most of your
time indoors (such as your bedroom). If you live in the north and have chronic unbearable
itching, consider going to the extreme and moving to a year-round
warm climate.
B) Keep your
skin moisturized with an all-natural moisturizer,
especially after a bath. This helps prevent drying of the skin.
C) If bouts of itching have been due to an
allergic reaction to food, obviously eliminate the particular food(s) in
question. If you're not sure which food is responsible, make a
notebook and record all foods you eat & how your skin reacts
afterwards. If you notice a pattern of itching after eating a
certain food or foods, eliminate one food at a time until you
identify the culprit(s).
D) If you have sensitive skin,
replacing common chemical-based household goods with natural ones
may help. Soap, shampoo and laundry detergents are 3 big culprits of
itchy skin for sensitive individuals. Soaps and shampoos can dry
your skin & scalp, while standard laundry detergent can leave
residue on your clothing, which eventually comes in contact with
your skin. Consider switching to an all-natural shampoo, conditioner,
bar soap, shower gel, or laundry detergent.
E) Don't wear abrasive clothing such
as polyester or wool. These scratch inducing fabrics may make a person with
sensitive skin more 'aware' of itchiness. Wear all cotton if you can,
at least during the cool months (when skin is usually the driest) or when itchiness flares up. Also
consider wearing more loose fitting clothing.
When
you've got the itch.
When itching strikes. The
following tips may help soothe itch discomfort:
A) Avoid scratching the itch. Any
resulting break in the skin leaves you open for infection. If you do scratch,
do so gently with a glove to help prevent excess fingernail
abrasion.
B) Make your itch feel better by
applying an ice pack or
ice wrap to the affected
area.
C) Topical applications & other
supplements. Applying Vicks vapor rub, lemon juice, or
wheat germ oil will also help.
These may not cure the itch but certainly will provide soothing
relief. Other topical supplements may also
provide natural relief. When itch strikes, apply
Vitamin-E oil (or
cream) or
cod liver oil (liquid
form) directly on the area.
Taking a sulfur
mineral supplement is also said to speed healing.
D) Cut down or reduce salt from your
diet when severe itch strikes. If you desire, resume salt intake to normal when you
become itch-free. However cutting down on salt for good may also be
a good preventative measure.
E)
Itchy skin can be soothed by pouring 16
ounces of
colloidal oatmeal into a lukewarm bath. Then bathe as long as
normal. Another simple folk remedy to reduce itching is to squeeze fresh
pure lemon juice on the area in question. Let it dry.
Best Value We Found.
Swanson 100% Natural Cold-Pressed Wheat Germ Oil Cold-pressed to preserve
nutritional content. A natural source of vitamin E,
essential fatty acids and more. Used topically, this natural
oil can help relieve itching.
Swanson Vitamin-E Cream
Terrific antioxidant skin
protector, when used topically. A great way to relieve
itching without using harsh chemicals. Helps you maintain a youthful glow. Features
natural vitamin E, aloe vera and more. 4 fl oz (118 ml).
A) Use natural herbs to help your itch. When itch occurs, clean the area
often with an
herbal soap (avoid regular soaps because they usually
contain chemicals that may promote further itching).
B)
Topical herbal applications. Use the clear
gel from a broken aloe vera plant leaf (or buy
aloe vera gel)
and apply it on the area of itching.
Tea tree oil can also be applied
topically to soothe itch discomfort.
Best Value We Found.
Swanson Ultra Tea Tree Oil An amazing topical-
perfect for minor abrasions such as itching. Just apply as
needed directly on the itch. Also great for mouthwashes,
shampoos, and more. A traditional favorite derived from the
Australian melaleuca tree. 0.5 fl oz., (15 ml.).
Prax Lotion
Prax Lotion is a creamy topical anesthetic
that moisturizes while providing relief from dry, itchy
skin. It can also be used as a rectal wipe for relief of
minor discomfort from hemorrhoids, cracks or fissures,
pruritus ani (anal itch), and more.
Obagi Nu-Derm Tolereen
Contains .05% hydrocortisone for the
temporary relief of itching and burning associated with
minor skin irritations. Directions For Use: Apply this low
dose hydrocortisone lotion when you experience itching,
burning or redness, as needed. For AM/PM use.
B. Kamins Antipruritic Cream An antipruritic (anti-itch),
anti-inflammatory topical treatment for temporary relief of
minor skin irritations, itching and redness due to eczema,
dermatitis, allergy to jewelry, cosmetics, soaps, and
detergents.
Keep stress down and try to avoid
being irritated. It may be subconscious or even conscious but it
appears that people who are irritated also tend to
be 'tuned in' to other irritants, such as itchy skin. Take any
necessary steps to correct excess stress in your life and your 'itchy'
problem may magically disappear.
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Your
best defense is prevention.
