I would like to know what I can do to calm down, or even make the itching disappear.
43-year-old woman
Hello,
I have itching in several places on my body (scalp, chest, back, eyes) and I can hardly stop scratching. This has been going on for almost three months.
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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Hello ma'am, I am sorry to read about your troubles!
Would it be possible to know what you have tried or applied for this? Are you currently taking any other medications?
43-year-old woman · a year ago
Hello
Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.
For my eyes, I tried a corticoid cream (prescribed) for 2 weeks. I did not have any itching during the treatment and one week after. Then I tried a 0.5% hydrocortisone cream over the counter. I would say it helps reduce the symptoms, but it doesn't seem to eliminate the problem permanently. I have also tried benadryl allergy twice and it seems to reduce some symptoms (runny nose, itchy eyes). On the body and scalp, I have only tried 1% cortisone. It seems to help reduce the symptoms at the time but the problem remains. For the scalp, I also tried a new shampoo sold in hair salons. It seems to help reduce the symptoms. I've only done two shampoos so far, so to be continued.
I'm wondering if it's an allergy or eczema. If it's an allergy, I wonder what it is... dust mites, a product?
thank you very much
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Thank you for the information!
Eczema is a form of allergy. It can indeed be exacerbated by certain triggers like fatigue, cold weather, stress, certain products, and others.
I suggest as you have tried to date to eliminate what can trigger or worsen the situation. For itching, I suggest applying a fragrance-free moisturizer such as Aveeno, Base Glaxal, Cerave, or other, as often as needed during the day. These products can be applied anywhere on the body and face.
I also suggest avoiding soaps on the face and using only fragrance-free soaps for the body like Dove.
After the bath or shower, avoid rubbing the skin to dry it, instead, lightly pat it to leave a thin layer of moisture and apply the moisturizer quickly after getting out of the shower.
I invite you to try these measures for at least 2 weeks. If this is not successful, you will need to see a doctor for a thorough evaluation of your condition.
I hope I've been helpful, and I'm available if you have any further questions!
Sincerely,
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
43-year-old woman · a year ago
Thank you for your quick feedback. I will follow your advice. I was prescribed a Protopic 0.03% cream, but the doctor told me that it suppresses the immune system, so that makes me hesitate. Isn't it too aggressive a treatment if it's just an allergy to a new product for example? Could it go away on its own if I don't intervene? Thank you very much.
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
As for Protopic, yes it is an immunomodulator intended for topical application. It has the official indication for the treatment of eczema. I remind you that eczema is a form of allergy. However, I can't give an opinion on its place in your treatment, your pharmacist is in a better position for that.
43-year-old woman · a year ago
Thank you for your feedback
Happy Holidays
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
It made my day, happy holidays to you too!
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