If you have itchy skin, but do not feel you need to take medication, or don't want to, these ideas may help. They will help soothe and calm your itchy skin.
- Cold compresses (cold cloth)
- Lukewarm baths
- Lotions
Thing to avoid if you have itchy skin:
- Irritating fabrics (especially wool and polyester)
- High heat
- Humidity
- Scratching
While it may be difficult not to scratch itching skin, using the methods suggested above will help. Scratching only irritates the skin further and increases your risk for infection.
Source: "Itching." Medline Plus 05 Mar 2007. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 04 Apr 2007.
