Itchy skin
Posted by: lisa170
21st Jul 2011 12:53pm
I've tried everything to soothe my itchy skin. I itch so badly I end up with big red sores. The only thing I've found so far is elecon ointment that works. but its perscription ointment and only comes in teeensy tubes. So however silly it sounds, if it works please let me know
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Anonymous
The best thing you can use is something that is the most natura, pure and sterile product that your body produces. This product is not only free and on tap it also cures so many skin problems eg skin cancer, warts,
psorosis,herpes, hives, fungal problems, tinnia, allergic reactions, escema and bites. This product will at first make you think oh yuck i couldn't use that, but i bet if you look at most of the creams and motions you have already tried have some of this product in them so you have already been using it. What i am suggesting is you collect it fresh and clean every time you get itchy and watch it get better NOW it's that simple. This product is your own URINE yes that's right your wee wee! The morning mid stream is the best, collect it early and while it is still warm just rub over affected area and feel the relief. They call it urea or aruline on the bottles and there is an American porter loo company that is making millions of $$$ providing there urine to cosmetic companies. If you need any more information on this product do not hesitate to get in touch.
Anonymous
The best thing you can use is something that is the most natura, pure and sterile product that your body produces. This product is not only free and on tap it also cures so many skin problems eg skin cancer, warts,
psorosis,herpes, hives, fungal problems, tinnia, allergic reactions, escema and bites. This product will at first make you think oh yuck i couldn't use that, but i bet if you look at most of the creams and motions you have already tried have some of this product in them so you have already been using it. What i am suggesting is you collect it fresh and clean every time you get itchy and watch it get better NOW it's that simple. This product is your own URINE yes that's right your wee wee! The morning mid stream is the best, collect it early and while it is still warm just rub over affected area and feel the relief. They call it urea or aruline on the bottles and there is an American porter loo company that is making millions of $$$ providing there urine to cosmetic companies. If you need any more information on this product do not hesitate to get in touch.
bhealthybfit
Hi lisa
I went through a period of incredibly itchy skin..... at night , in bed. This made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. I found after a blood test that my liver function wasn't up to scratch due to a virus. If the liver is not functioning properly this can contribute to itchy skin......especially at times when the liver is most active. Also, my skin was quite dry and I found coconut oil really moisturising.
Anonymous
I suggest applying vasoline to areas of that are irritating you. It masks the itch and has been extremely effective for myself.
Anonymous
1. sorbolene cream, available from pharmacy and some supermarkets without prescription & very cheap.
2. aloe vera cream/ointment from health food store or pharmacy or supermarkets that have health food sections
fatenhappy
Try 10mlsof silica gel each morning. It works for my husband who suffers with dry itchy skin
fatenhappy
Try taking silica gel 10mls each morning. My husband who has itchy skin has noticed a great improvement
des
tom mcarthurs paw paw cream works great i use it all the time takes the sting out as well no more scratching
Eugine
Try neutrogena hand cream. It is the only thing that cleared psorisis from my feet after using perscription ointments and others available from the chemist.
The Moo creams are also very good.
Dee
Hi Lisa. I know it is a while since you posted about itchy skin, but thought I would reply anyway. My grown up daughter always had itchy skin particularly after showering....it used to drive her mad. I'm a Neways distributor and have used the products for over 12 years, and I suggested my daughter use the shower gel.....she never gets itchy skin at all now.....it's amazing. If you want to know more look online for Neways. They are all natural products the shower gel is called Refresh. If I can help then reply to me too. Have a lovely day.
goanna
I have extremely dry skin which does get itchy and have used a few drops of Rosehip oil mixed with Sorborlene cream, which softens the skin relieving the itch.
Anonymous
I have really bad eczema/psoriasis an founds goats milk soap act helps alot (an it doesnt actually smell as bad as you may think). I dont itch half as much as i used too ;-)
franky
If you get PayaPaya (it is made out of the fruit and you get it from health food shops) cream on early then it should help
Anonymous
Have you tried the juice from the aloe vera plant? I have had great success with this for itchy skin. The older the plant the better the juice appears to work. Cut a leaf from the plant. Smooth it on the itchy areas. Store the leaf, cut end up in a jar. It will seal rapidly. Next time you want to use it just slice a small sliver from the top. One leaf lasts indefinitely. Best of luck.
Anonymous
Hi Lisa,
I have had years of 'sensitive' skin. My biggest tip is look at what you are eating. I discovered I have a dairy allergy and once I cut out cheese etc my skin calmed and I could wear wool! Beware of herbal treatments, some of them can cause hives, eccenasia is one to avoid. Always read the labels.
So years of being able to wear perfume, makeup, and then had a severe reaction to blood pressure medication which made me hyperallergic again.
The doctor prescribed allergy medication which gives relief but I dont live on it. Just try and avoid cheese and ... choc, which is hard
Sharra
Hi, I also have this problem and I take Telfast for it. I pill a day of the 180mg strength. There is also a generic version call Fexo Tabs. The drug is harmless enough to take every day and the relief from itching is amazing.
My doctor put me on to it and it really helps. I do not have to take it every day as my itch is not always so bad but I know how awful it is to have an itch that get worse the more you scratch it. Sometimes my itch has been so bad that scratching is painful and draws blood. If I leave it too long to take my pill then the Crystal stick deodorant is helpful in calming the itch until the pill kicks in. To use that I just wet the itchy spot and run the Crystal stick over the itchy part.
Katiebear35
Try tiger balm
matt
perhaps you are reacting to soap. Dr Karl recommends using sorbelene to wash with . If you do a google search you'll find something about it im sure.
The soaps we use a very chemical and unless you are really dirty, there's no need to use those chemicals
I've also heard an oatmeal bath is good, its a home treatment for chicken pox.
jjdrer
Have you been able to determine what is causing the itching ? Could it be an allergy - it could be a slight allergy to several things combined - food, vegetation, pollen, soil content. Are you being bitten by a insect, mite or similar. I got an itchy rash. It was discovered it was paper mites from old paper in archives that I had had to retrieve for an account I was working on at work. A relative of mine had great success with pawpaw cream. Natural (not chemical based) handcreams may be better that some prescription creams are. I personally got rid of dermatitus using Avon Hand Cream where strong peerscription cream failed. Their ordinary moisturiser that you can put over your whole body is very good for it too. I too had big patches of red raw skin all over me. I even had scalp dermatitus at another time. What you are washing your hands or showering may be causing or aggravating it too. Most nursing homes etc. use soap-free liquids such is QV or Hamiltons Hand Wash and Bath Oil instead of soap based products. It may also be aggravated by the water supply in your area. I know of one family from Melbourne whose son developed severe eczema when the father was transferred to Adelaide. The specialist worked out it was the water. His little legs especially were red raw, so much so that if he walked too far, where they touched they bled. It was very distressing to see. They put him in a stroller if they were going to have to walk far. After the father got a transfer back to Mebourne the little boy's rash cleared up. No further transfers even if it is a promotion have been accepted.
Anonymous
Increase your intake of raw, fresh green vegetables (green smoothies are delicious and easy) and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Add daily probiotics to your diet. Minimise unfermented dairy products. Go slow on meat and other flesh products. Coconut oil and Aloe vera inner- leaf gel are great for putting on inflamed skin.
JPJess
Plain old sorbolene cream works a treat - it's cheap and effective! Otherwise, try hydrocortisone cream, you can get it up to a certain strength at the chemists without a prescription - although I still think sorbolene's better!
Hartmut
Hi Lisa ,
Try: " DermAid Soft 1% cream "
Available from your nearest pharmacist.
(carefully read the instructions)
Good luck, Hartmut :-)
NSWMoke
Try aloe vera, olive oil, and or unsalted butter after thourough wash and dry with mild astringent or salt water solution.
david
as well as the elecon take an antihistimine when you first feel the itch coming on,or take 1 daily
Miss Prim
Lisa, if you are still having problems make an appointment with a dermatologist at your local hospital who will be to help you. It sounds like psoriasis which is a non contagious disease and has red sores like ringworm but it needs to be diagnosed so you know what it is actually causing the itch. Good luck!
lisa170
You could have something with the coal dust. There's a few huge open cut mines about 50kms from here. The last week has been beautiful and sunny and it's improved things out of site so I'm hoping its an early spring and the cold wet winter wont be making everything worse for too much longer.
Thankyou for your help :)
Beccyboos
Paw Pore Ointment I swear by it and also a concoction my mother in-law makes with bees wax & tea tree oil
PureSong
Do you live in an area with a lot of coal smoke? I have had problems since moving to Invercargill. A friend of mine had a similar rash and her doctor said she is allergic to coal. Allergy pills help prevent my rash.
Anonymous
Have you tried a qualified herbalist?