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Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Experiences?

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Walgreen's has an aloe gel for sunburns. It's soothing.

Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

I've used Chiggerex for relief from itching for many itchy things and it works for me and others I've recommended it to.

You may find it in some older style pharmacies, few here carry it, but you can find it online.

Chiggerex Medicated Ointment 1.75oz
by Chiggerex (this size for under $4.00)

Advertised as: For Chigger, Tick, and all bug bites.
Fast, Soothing Relief with Aloe vera plus chamomile.
Active Ingredient Benzocaine 5.0%
For External Use Only
Warning, Avoid contact with the eyes.

I've tried a LOT of anti-itch stuff and this works 2nd best of all I've tried. Email me if you'd like more info.

[email protected]

And STOP that scratching!

[Big Grin]

Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :

Solarcaine.

Or my most recent favorite-thieve's oil diluted with grapeseed oil. I use this religiously on itchy spots and for my itchy ear.

Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :

Peppermint essential oil helps with itch.

Zinc oxide cream can also help with itch.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

If it's yeast, try coconut oil.

Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :

Check out the new allegra anti-itch cream. It's OTC. I would also take an oral anti-histamine (benadryl or zyrtec or allegra are best for itching, claritin is not strong enough).

If it was caused by certain bug bites, OTC oatmeal baths can help dry up the spots and calm the itching too. Just don't make the bath water too hot as heat will flare the itching and counteract the action of the product purchased.

Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :

Calamine lotion

Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :

By far the best is Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel, Extra Strength.

Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Thanks for all the replies!

Do any of these show particular problems with repeated use?

Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :

I have never had any issues with Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel.

Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :

No issues with peppermint oil.

However, zinc topical applications may cause side-effects if used long-term...ask a pharmacist.

Posted by cordor (Member # 9449) on :

Sarna