I have bought a super cute sweater and it makes my arms itch real bad, any suggetions to stop the itching?
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Besides wearing an long sleeve shirt under it, as the other posts suggested, you could try rubbing some Shower to Shower baby powder on your arms.  Otherwise, return the sweater.
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Get an anti fungal cream. They're available at the drugstore (ask your pharmacist) or at the grocery store. DO NOT use crystal violet dye. My dad (true story, I'm sorry to say) who's a scientist used some because he read it would kill jock itch. It turned his balls and dick purple and made the fungus mutate. To this day, I wish I'd seen the doctor's face when daddy dropped trou! :-)
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Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling. \n\nTake Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy. \n\nTake Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy. \n\nUse Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy. \nAnother way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin. \n\nFor cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately. \n\nCalendula lotion es very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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You got hive. You can take some benadryl now but it won't go away...go see the dr. and get some prednisone and hydroxizine and epipen asap. Don't scratch. The more you scratch the more they spread. If they are too itchy ask the dr. write you the rx or itchy cream also.
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try some Benedryl....the antihistamine in it help relieve the itchin' and swelling
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DO NOT listen to what the first person said. never put warm on itches. makes it worse, it might make it feel better, but afterwards, they will itch even more\n\ntry some benadryl first, you know, antihistamine\n\nyour child has an overproduction of Histamine being caused by an allergen. Histamine is what causes itchiness. There is an allergen (something he is allergic to) in the environment.\nsounds like maybe the type of clothes detergent you use, or itchy clothes, maybe pets, maybe dust, could be any little thing\n\nif nothing works, you will have to take the child to a dermatologist and get an allergy test to see what this allergen is, the dermatologist is the most helpful person when it comes to the skin\n\ngood luck\n\np.s. something that will help is to give him lukewarm baths in oatmeal Aveeno products, or the generic, whatever, then rub on him some Oatmeal lotion afterwards, this might help, he may just have really dry skin. Do this, and if it doesn't work, switch around detergents, etc, but if nothing still works, you need to go to dermatologist for a allergen test
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There are so many over the counter remedies that I hesitate to tell you my old fashioned one...my grandmother used to crush a pansie blossom between her fingers and rub it on a poison ivy spot.  About half the time it would go away.  There is a product called "dermarest" poison ivy mousse that is wonderful for not only controlling the itching but also drying the site up.  It is over the counter and available at most pharmacies.
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go to the pharmacy and get an otc yeast infection cream, like monostat. it works well. there will be something to insert into your vagina, which will kill the infection, and a topical creme to apply outside to stop the itching. you should also start eating lots of yogurt to help. some of the acids in yogurt help boost your immunity to getting yeast infections.
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I am still working on this one myself- aveno oat meal baths, reguarly use a healing mosturizer (I like curel ultra healing extra strength skin hydrator) the key is to put it on before the itching starts- Ive been told not to use cortizone too much because it thins the skin- benadryl gel can be helpful- store it in the fridge so that its cold when it goes on- sarna anti-itch cream SOMETIMES helps- I also find it helpful sometimes to either apply an ice pack or wrap it in an ace bandage- Ive also been told to "pat dry" when getting out of shower/bath- avoid scratching at all costs- BELIEVE ME I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT THIS IS!!
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I use a product called maxim. \nhttp://www.coradhealthcare.com/\nIt works great. At first it really itches (alot) but i think its worth it. (i use to wear sweatshirts ALL the time cus it was the only way to hide the wetness and now I wear whatever i want whenever i want!) You put it on at night and dont have to use any other deodorant. After awhile you only have to use it every couple of days. I belive they make it for sensitive skin as well. \nIve also found that Ban deodorant works quite well!
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Stop itching right away. Find an anti-itch cream or powder. You're damaging your skin. There could be a whole slew of microbial germs underneath your fingernails. At the very least, scrub your hands and nails thoroughly and as often as possible. Use a anti-bacterial soap and a nailbrush.\nEducate yourself with some dermatology basics. You'll be amazed what you can learn. Someone said earlier, your clothing detergent and bleach may be suspect. They're right. Never sacrifice quality when it comes to detergents.\nMany times also, there could be furniture with unseen mites which could irritate the skin. Vacuum often using hepa filters. Steam clean once in a while. Try changing your bedding linen with more frequency. Good Luck.
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there is a cream you need to find a better doctor(s)I think it starts with a P. I had it once from working as a cashier someone gave it to me and I gave it to my kid dr prescribed the cream and it only took a few days to clear up. If it's that nad you need to get help immediately go to the E.R. if you have to if you get that cream you will feel so much better I can't believe you could deal with that so long...the itching is horrible.
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Need more information.\n\nI have contact dermatitis.  Basically my skin breaks out even with the smallest of irritants, dust, scratchy clothes, anything.  If I get scratched, my skin welts up to four times the size of the scratch.\n\nYou can take an antihistamine like Benadryl to help keep the inflammation down.  I carry around a tube of hydrocortisone cream so if I have an outbreak, I can put rub some cream on it to help with the itching.
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Use a good moisturizing lotion. Also, if you use Dove body wash in the tub or shower, it helps tremendously. The best lotion that I have ever used is by Australian Gold, and it's called "After Tan Moisturizer." (formerly known as Moisture Lock). Another good one is Lubraderm, and it's less expensive. \n\nYou also need to take into consideration...is the dry skin due to weather, or are you having an allergic reaction to something? If it's due to the weather, then the products that I mentioned above is the way to go. If it's due to allergies of some sort, Benedryl has a good cream that will get rid of the itchy's.\n\nI have extremely dry skin because I am diabetic. As long as I keep lotion on, I am fine. I hope this helps!
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Ask your doctor to give you hydroxazine.  It helps allieviate the itch and will help you with sleep.  Also, I'm sure you've tried caladryl (the clear works great) and try to keep yourself cool.  Any type of heat or over excertion will make it itch more.  The oatmeal bath can help, but for some, the water alone will make you feel itchy and drying off can be rough.  See if your doctor will perscribe the hydroxazine, take some benadryl in the mean time and see if some hydrocortisone on some of the areas will help with any inflammed spots... Sooo sorry your suffering... I hope this helps.
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Spray your sweater with Static Guard or increase the humidity in your environment.
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My daughter uses RA lotion, which really is very runny, and has to be put on with a cotton ball, put it on at night...wash in the morning with lava soap...i know, lava soap seems harsh, but it works...you get the RA lotion at a pharmacy, its behind the counter, they use it in alot of lotions and perscription ointments and creams, but you dont need a script for it...good luck