Active treatment measuresManagement of pruritus ani rests on a few basic principles. The first and foremost is to listen to the patient and accept how uncomfortable and even disabling this common disorder can be
Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs that can make you itch are: Pain relievers containing narcotics (opioids) Aspirin Blood pressure drugs Antimalarial drugs Contrast agents used in certain imaging tests Itching can also be a side effect of several kinds of cancer treatment. ...
Aquagenic pruritus: pharmacological findings and treatment Greaves MW, Handfield-Jones SE. Eur J Dermatol 1992; 2: 482–4. Aquagenic pruritusmay respond to the addition of sodium bicarbonate to the bath water. Advice about the amount of sodium bicarbonate to be added varies. In those who have ...
Visit the emergency room if you have a sudden rash that spreads rapidly, develop a fever with your rash, or if the rash is all over your body. These symptoms could indicate a more serious condition that requires medical care.22 Treatments for Itchy Skin The best way to stop an itch is ...