Your Questions About What Relieves Itching

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That happened to me to. It just gets irritated it goes away in a couple of days. It doesn’t sting in the salt water it actually helps it. As for the cream try lots of calamine lotion and Burt’s bees rescue cream that is the best.

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As someone suggested you may be allergic to latex (rubber) gloves. I have worked around chemicals, glass and carbon fiber and I, while not allergic to latex, do not like the way it feels and smells on my hands. I would typally use Nitrile gloves (usually come in blue or purple) and then double glove with latex over them, because Nitrile isn’t resistant to acetone.

Use an anti-itch cream or ointment first and then top off with a cream moisturizer. I recommend Neutrogena (fragrance free) hand cream, though many will work.

Also, check into “barrier creams” through your work. They are creams that provide “gloveless” protection and don’t wash off easily and they can be applied to your wrists and forearms for added protection.

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It could be a stress and anxiety disorder. If the cat is itching itself or licking itself bald in certain spots you need to see a vet. Over the counter flea medications are not the answer in this case. Itching is commonly because of fleas but it can be from MANY other problems as well. Talk to your vet and see what may be the problem. And test your cat for ring worm also- my cat had this as a kitten when we first got him and it caused his tail to start balding. Act fast! If it is this- its a nasty disease and very contagious, can spread to humans even.

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I have had many casts from ankle surgeries and breaking it and i say dont itch it or stick anything down the cast. Once it cut my skin it was a dull knitting needle and i got a huge infection. Also once you start itching you wont be able to stop and it itches more. What i do it tap on the cast where it itches and get something that vibrates or shakes and put the where the itch is. Also put a big bag of ice where the itch is. Or take a plastic bag put two ice cubes in it and put that in the cast. Or take benedryll

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Itching is normal after a sunburn; it has to do with the body healing itself. An oatmeal bath may be soothing for the itch, but if it’s really bugging you, try Calamine lotion or an antihistamine such as Benadryl.

Take comfort in the fact that the itching will not last longer than a few days. Are you blistered? If so, don’t scratch! If you have any other symptoms such as a fever, nausea, and headache I would consult a doctor.