| Itching 11:06 - Nov 16 with 5455 views | giant_stow |
Any tips to deal with it please? Dr stuff in progress, but I'm now one of 7m on a waiting list, so looking for old-wives tale style things if anyone has one? At this rate I'm liable to have ripped my skin off before I make it to a dermatologist. ta [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:07]
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| Itching on 11:06 - Nov 16 with 2931 views | Zx1988 |
Calamine lotion? I know it seems to be in shortage in a lot of places, but Asda had bottles of it recently. |  |
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| Itching on 11:07 - Nov 16 with 2921 views | giant_stow |
| Itching on 11:06 - Nov 16 by Zx1988 |
Calamine lotion? I know it seems to be in shortage in a lot of places, but Asda had bottles of it recently. |
Cheers loads. Any more for any more? I'll try anything and everything! | |
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| Itching on 11:08 - Nov 16 with 2915 views | NthQldITFC |
| Itching on 11:06 - Nov 16 by Zx1988 |
Calamine lotion? I know it seems to be in shortage in a lot of places, but Asda had bottles of it recently. |
You're gonna need an ocean...
(sorry, no sensible suggestions, except does a warm bath help, or is it just worse when you get out?) [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:10]
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| Itching on 11:15 - Nov 16 with 2879 views | DJR |
| Itching on 11:08 - Nov 16 by NthQldITFC |
You're gonna need an ocean...
(sorry, no sensible suggestions, except does a warm bath help, or is it just worse when you get out?) [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:10]
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I'm sure my mother-in-law says that medicated talcum powder after a warm bath can help with itching. |  | | |
| Itching on 11:16 - Nov 16 with 2881 views | giant_stow |
| Itching on 11:08 - Nov 16 by NthQldITFC |
You're gonna need an ocean...
(sorry, no sensible suggestions, except does a warm bath help, or is it just worse when you get out?) [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:10]
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Yeah the dr gave me some Emoliant stuff for the bath - early days, but I think baths might make it worse even. | |
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| Itching on 11:16 - Nov 16 with 2874 views | giant_stow |
| Itching on 11:15 - Nov 16 by DJR |
I'm sure my mother-in-law says that medicated talcum powder after a warm bath can help with itching. |
On the list - thanks. | |
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| Itching on 11:20 - Nov 16 with 2859 views | hoppy |
Have you asked what your sister is using for hers? |  |
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| Itching on 11:20 - Nov 16 with 2847 views | giant_stow |
| Itching on 11:20 - Nov 16 by hoppy |
Have you asked what your sister is using for hers? |
7/10 Hoppy - this one was creative at least! | |
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| Itching on 11:23 - Nov 16 with 2814 views | noggin |
Antihistamines. I've suffered all my adult life with itching and citirizine works a treat. [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:25]
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| Itching on 11:30 - Nov 16 with 2784 views | giant_stow |
| Itching on 11:23 - Nov 16 by noggin |
Antihistamines. I've suffered all my adult life with itching and citirizine works a treat. [Post edited 16 Nov 2022 11:25]
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Your whole adult life? Gawd, I feel for you mr. Thanks for the tip. | |
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| Itching on 11:31 - Nov 16 with 2782 views | giant_stow |
Cheers fella.
Lots to try - genuinely appreciate it. | |
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| Itching on 11:40 - Nov 16 with 2746 views | chicoazul |
TWTD this is your time. Do your worst. |  |
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| 6 months isn’t that long really. (n/t) on 11:50 - Nov 16 with 2717 views | Bloots |
| Itching on 11:30 - Nov 16 by giant_stow |
Your whole adult life? Gawd, I feel for you mr. Thanks for the tip. |
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| Itching on 11:50 - Nov 16 with 2720 views | Steve_M |
Have you tried washing? |  |
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| Itching on 12:01 - Nov 16 with 2691 views | GeoffSentence |
Dermol lotion, it is an anti-microbial emolient and mosituriser used for eczema and dermatitis.
Also, maybe try taking an anti-histamine, see if that helps. |  |
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| Itching on 12:01 - Nov 16 with 2690 views | DJR |
| Itching on 11:31 - Nov 16 by giant_stow |
Cheers fella.
Lots to try - genuinely appreciate it. |
I am not sure what your condition is but there are charities (such as the National Eczema Society) who offer advice on treatment. You could also speak to a pharmacist. | | | |
| 6 months isn’t that long really. (n/t) on 13:00 - Nov 16 with 2600 views | noggin |
| 6 months isn’t that long really. (n/t) on 11:50 - Nov 16 by Bloots |
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I don't know why people are paying to see Ricky Gervais, when they can experience top quality comedy right here. | |
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| Itching on 13:12 - Nov 16 with 2570 views | Chondzoresk |
Sudocream. That’s cures most skin issues. |  | | |
| Itching on 13:16 - Nov 16 with 2549 views | giant_stow |
Thanks to the latest suggestions - all noted and appreciated (apart from that brute Steve) | |
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| Itching on 13:23 - Nov 16 with 2529 views | monytowbray |
Moisturiser and talc powder twice a day.
Aloe vera to sooth itching/burning.
If it’s on your feet or your knob don’t wear the same pants/socks for more than 12 hours a time. Go without if you can, alas people may not take kindly to you out in public dressed like Winnie the Pooh. But you are from Norfolk so maybe you’ll start a new fashion craze up there instead. |  |
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| Itching on 13:24 - Nov 16 with 2528 views | gainsboroughblue |
Eurax cream is decent. Benadryl or similar too. A bath won't help, unless it's ice cold. Heat would just make worse. |  |
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| Itching on 13:37 - Nov 16 with 2501 views | ghostofescobar |
Chop both hands off. |  |
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| Itching on 13:43 - Nov 16 with 2495 views | SlippinJimmyJuan |
| Itching on 12:01 - Nov 16 by DJR |
I am not sure what your condition is but there are charities (such as the National Eczema Society) who offer advice on treatment. You could also speak to a pharmacist. |
This is the best suggestion - it depends on what is itching, and what the skin looks like, as well as any other symptoms you may have. Some of the suggestions you have had could make it worse depending on what the specific problem is, although they will work a treat for other itches. For example, an aqueous cream used on the wrong sort of itch can cause some pretty nasty unwanted effects. Talk to a pharmacist first because it could be a waste of time and money, or you could end up with an angrier itch.
A 111 clinician would also be likely to give you a decent indication of what is safe to take for your specific symptoms, however, you will have to go through the questions with someone non-medical first, and they will then probably recommend you talk to your GP. At that point you can refuse the outcome and ask to speak to a clinician. You will most likely have to wait many hours for a call back, but someone should be able to guide you.
I'd opt for talking to a pharmacist myself. Feel better soon! | |
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