What is the best lotion to stop the itch?

Answer 1

If you are talking about itchy hands or legs or face, try shea butter. There is a lotion from St. Ives called Shea butter with oatmeal that is inexpensive and a good start. If it is worse than that and the itch you are talking about is somewhere else, then keep your clothes clean and change the soap you are washing your clothes in or do double rinses in your washer to keep clothes clean. Hygiene is important for itching problems.

You may also have Allergies. If you eat something and seem to get itchy soon afterward trying eliminating that for a while and if the itch goes away you know you are allergic. If it persists, then go see a dermatologist.

Answer 2

Since dry skin in itself can cause your skin to itch, pretty much any rich, emollient lotion or body cream should moisturize the skin and help relieve the itching, especially when used immediately after bathing.

One of the best things I've found that helps with very dry skin though, especially during cold weather when the indoor heat dries the air, is to make a body scrub of baby oil and table salt. Simply mix regular salt with baby oil to make a paste, then use in a warm shower after bathing by applying it to your body, rubbing gently, then rinse. The salt acts as an exfoliant, removing dead, flaky skin cells, while the baby oil softens and moisturizes the skin. It leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and itch-free, with a clean, soft, light fragrance.

Also, don't take hot showers or baths, always use warm water since the hotter the water, the more it will dry your skin. And taking baths with a colloidal oatmeal product can give considerable relief, too, as can bath oils for dry skin. Just be sure to wipe all residue from the tub afterwards to prevent slips and falls.

You should also use a humidifier to keep enough moisture in the air to help prevent your skin from becoming so dry. An added bonus of this is that it will also help with sinus problems by keeping the nasal passages moist.

If the dry, itchy skin is caused by irritants, poison oak, etc., "Sarna" lotion is an excellent product. It relieves the itching and discomfort, and is a good moisturizing lotion, and can be used for dry skin, too. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes as it does contain camphor and menthol. It does have a slight medicinal odor, but the odor dissipates rather quickly after applying.

Answer 3

You could try Cortisone, Lanicane, Benadryl, or something like mint oil, menthol, or camphor.