Itching
Also known as: Pruritus
Description
Itching is the sensation of having or feeling a peculiar irritation of the Skin which causes a desire to scratch the area affected. Itchiness can be caused by either a local Skin irritation or disorders of the Nervous System.
These Substances may Alleviate Itching
Alkaloids
Capsaicin (0.025% cream applied topically) may alleviate Itching. [1]
Lipids
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) (cream applied topically) may alleviate Itching. [2]
Microorganisms
Lactobacillus acidophilus may be effective for treating Itching of the groin, under the breastline, armpits, elbows, knees and the itching associated with Eczema and Vaginal Thrush.
Sulfuric Compounds
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (administered orally or lotion applied topically) may minimize the Itching associated with Insect Bites/Stings and contact with Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. [3]
Vitamins
Dexpanthenol (cream applied topically) may reduce Itching. [4]
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