Patient Comments: Itching - Treatments
Question:What treatment did you receive for your itching?
Comment from: KooKoo, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: February 06
As someone who has had allergies all her life it seems like I always have some sort of irritant on my skin that's causing me to itch. I've found the Aveeno hydrocortisone cream to work wonders in stopping the itch while being kind to my skin. My only problem is remembering to have one everywhere I go.
Comment from: missy, 3-6 Female (Caregiver)
Published: February 06
I had an allergic reaction to something I ate (tomatoes, I think) and I developed an itchy rash along with wheezing. I went to urgent care where a doctor prescribed prednisone, which relieved the itching and the rash disappeared within a few days. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Itching - Associated Symptoms
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Itching - Scratching
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Itching - Cause
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