Home Remedies for Itching

This is Richard's suggestion, that I put all of the suggested remedies on the blog. So here they are for your use and enjoyment.

"They just talked about itchy, dry skin on the weather channel today. There were many obvious suggestions but the most important ones were…drink tons of water to rehydrate the skin; take short showers and pat, not rub yourself partly dry then use a moisturizer with an oil/water base; use a humidifier. If all home remedy fails, see a dermatologist!"

"Oatmeal bath :) you can buy in the store. I'm trying to remember the name....vinegar for poison oak/ivy or sunburn itches, but watch out it burns! then ahhh.. What is the itch from? If allergic reaction, benedryl".

"[Her husband] has had this problem for a while and I think it might be medication he's on, but check with her. Emu oil seemed to help him".

"I'm no expert, but I do know that skin rashes and itches are usually caused by something we eat or wear or take as medicine. If it's been going on a long while, it might be wise to look into fasting, followed by broth, fresh juice and then only the most basic food. But since the skin does dry out in winter, I'd also try Emu oil".

"I spent a lot of time out in the sun as a kid and have always had a problem with dry, itchy skin. I had that bout of “ringworm”, or what ever, and had to completely cover by body with that orange stuff that Dr. Speed prescribed for a couple of weeks. Sam Weller’s hands and arms became so bad, that the skin would actually crack and bleed. He used Bag Balm. Yes, Bag Balm, the stuff that you buy at the feed store and rub on cows udders… Whatever the remedy, drinking lots of water will help, and nothing will work instantly, as you know… Hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion will still work the best… When poor Chucky swelled up so horribly with poison-ivy, you made a bath of some mixture that seemed to include dry milk flakes and oatmeal…. Oh, he was so swollen and miserable. I actually felt bad for him that time…"

"Don’t bathe every day and when you do, take warm—at best—showers. Lather with baby oil after, and I know you take your vitamin E supplements. For the first time in years, I’ve not had that itchy skin this winter. I’m on these Anti-aging supplements that fall under the umbrella term of “Natural Cellular Defense,” which the end of the year edition of Newsweek says is the way medicine is going. Research shows these supplements will take trace metals from your body, fight cancer (yes), arthritis, and kidney stones. The brand name is Waiora, and they have an online site. They are working to ease my arthritis in my hands and help me get off of hormones".

"Mom has lots of good remedies for just about everything, if she can just remember which ones work for what ....She said that LANACANE works for her..MAXIMUM STRENGTH. Hope this helps for whomever is in need of help for the itchies

The dermatologist recommended a cream called, Cetaphil. He got it either at Ingles or CVS. Also told him not to shower every day; not to use super hot water; rinse off after being in hot tub. Also, use detergents; fabric softener; and other stuff that touches your skin with NO fragrances".

"Oh, and if you use the orange juice and baby oil recipe, try to add some mint extract or fresh leaves, if available. Should do the job… Or, you can just try rubbing half a lemon or orange on your skin. It works too! Iodine, white vinegar and baby oil! Shake. Should be lightly pink… I would also add some Aloe Vera juice, if possible. Smells like hell, but does the job. You can also just use orange juice and baby oil. Shake and apply".

"There's a website called What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You that comes from the UK. The website is WDDTY.co.uk. What they do it ask for people's suggestions/experiences in dealing with difficult maladies. They send out a regular newsletter. The first thing that comes to my mind is a warm bath with 2 cups of Epsom Salts and 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. This was recommended to me to use after body work treatments to remove the toxins that get stirred up; it couldn't hurt".

"Good finger nails and a sturdy door jamb".

"Have you considered the fact that you may be allergic to your partner? Short of getting rid of him (her) try taking a warm, not hot, bath with starch in it and soak for awhile"
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"[My husband] has recently been to the Hot Springs clinic for "winter itch" - "Eucerin" lotion was recommended, and CVS has a generic variety much cheaper. Also helpful has been "EMU" oil (yep, from the fat of the bird). Lady would be able to tell you where in Asheville to buy it - it's rendered by a friend's daughter in the Leicester area".

"MY CURE-ALL FOR EVERYTHING FROM LEG CRAMPS TO FUNGUS TO HAIR RINSE TO WINDOW WASH, ETC., ETC, IS VINEGAR. JUST THE PLAIN OLD CHEAP WHITE STUFF. ALSO A BATH IN BAKING SODA IS GOOD. AND IF IT IS SMALL PATCHES TRY THE INSIDE OF A BANANA PEEL".