Anti-itch cream is one way to soothe itchy skin ... you may be able to find relief from itchiness. Hydrocortisone and corticosteroid creams should be used for the shortest period possible ...
EMLA cream, may be used in conjunction with capsaicin to reduce the initial irritation (Yosipovitch, Maibach, & Rowbotham, 1999). Topical corticosteroids may indirectly provide relief of itch ...
Dermatologic nurses will likely encounter many patients with pruritus who are desperate for relief. A brief overview of itch and topical approaches to its management is provided, as well as ...