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Rashes in Adults Home Care: Itching

Home treatment for rashes that cause itching in adults include:

Cleanse itchy skin with mild soap and water.
Massage itchy areas with an ice cube or apply a cold compress.
Take a cool bath or shower to reduce itching.

Consider oatmeal (Aveeno) baths.

Try to avoid the substance that caused the reaction.

Medications for itching include:

Oral antihistamines:

Prescription oral antihistamines
Prescription oral corticosteroids:

Anti-itching cream, such as:

Calamine
Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream

Nonprescription corticosteroid creams, such as a 0.5 to 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment:

Cortaid Maximum Strength
Cortizone 5
Cortizone 10
Cortizone for Kids

Prescription strength corticosteroid creams and ointments
Take prescription antihistamines or corticosteroids as directed.

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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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