How Can I Relieve My Itchy Skin?

Are you applying menthol to your itchy skin?

Are you applying a cold, wet cloth?

Are you applying water-soaked fabric wraps made of gauze or surgical netting?

Are you applying a colloidal oatmeal?

Are you using an apple cider vinegar?

Are you using baking soda?

Are you bathing and showering in hot water?

Are you using fragranced skincare products?

Are you wearing clothes made from wool or synthetic fibers?

You should start applying it because menthol is an essential oil found in plants of the mint family and menthol has cooling effect and can help relieve pain and itching.

You should start applying a cold, wet cloth because that is a good way to relieve itchy skin. Apply

You should start applying water-soaked fabric wraps made of gauze or surgical netting because these wraps rehydrate and soothe skin while providing a physical barrier that protects against scratching.

Colloidal oatmeal has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which help to reduce skin irritation. Colloidal oatmeal is widely available in creams

You should start using an apple cider vinegar because apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which people have used for thousands of years

You should start using baking soda because baking soda has antifungal properties , and research suggests it is an effective treatment for a range of fungal skin conditions, many of which can cause itching.

You should avoid bathing and showering in hot water because that removes moisture from the skin, making it more prone to dryness, redness and itching.

You should avoid fragranced skincare products because they can cause or worsen your skin irritation.

You should avoid clothing made from wool or synthetic fibers, because they can cause itchiness and irritation. You should choose to wear loose-fitting cotton clothing whenever possible. Cotton allows the skin to breathe and prevents overheating.