Dermacool Plus 2% Menthol Aqueous Cream – 100g

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Patients with HIV commonly complain of itch. This may be associated with skin infections/infestations, dry skin, drug reactions, hypereosinophilia (increased eosinophil levels) and cutaneous T cell lymphoma. There is a possible correlation between intractable pruritus and increased HIV viral load. Secondary hyperparathyroidism which also occurs in dialysis patients leads to microprecipitation ( deposition) of calcium and magnesium salts in the skin, triggering mast cell degeneration, releasing serotonin and histamine. Treatments may be available to help relieve an itch and reduce the risk of skin damage caused by scratching. You should ask your GP or pharmacist about what’s most suitable for you. Medication Emollients can be applied as often as you like to keep the skin well moisturised and in good condition. Ideally, this should be done at least 3 or 4 times a day. Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.

Some lotions, creams and medications can help reduce itchiness. These are available over the counter from pharmacies or on a prescription from your GP. In diabetes mellitus, localised itch tends to occur in the perianal/genital region usually due to Candida albicans or dermatophyte infections. It is unclear if metabolic abnormalities such as renal impairment, autonomic failure or diabetic neuropathy contribute to this.The way scratching stops itching has been explained by an interaction with pain pathways within the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. What causes pruritus? A possible alternative, which can be helpful if itchiness is keeping you awake at night, is antihistamine medicine, such as chlorphenamine. Chlorphenamine tends to cause drowsiness so it can also help with sleep problems as well as itchiness. If you do feel drowsy do not drive or operate machinery. What makes this lotion different from other calamine-based products is that the moisturizer rubs into the skin without leaving behind a white or pink product. So, you can apply the product before you leave the house without concern that it will not fully rub in.

Conditions like psoriasis and eczema: The severity of these skin conditions will impact what creams work best for you. Hydrating ingredients should be your main priority for both conditions because these ingredients will help soothe and ease dryness. Additionally, ingredients like hydrocortisone and pramoxine can reduce irritation. an overheating, burning sensation or stinging that does not settle after a few days of treatment – usually caused by a reaction to a certain ingredient in the emollient

What are the complications of uraemic pruritus?

We all know not every itch is the same. While some creams work well for that general dry skin itch, others are specially formulated for eczema, so we reached out to dermatologists to determine what they recommend for what type of itch and why. We also had a board-certified allergist on our Medical Expert Board review this article for medical and scientific accuracy.

is associated with other symptoms – like redness and swelling or jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and does not settle after rinsing, ask a pharmacist to recommend a different product. Using emollients with other skin treatments

Optimal use of topical corticosteroids usually involves using medium to ultra-potent formulations on a daily to twice daily basis for short courses lasting 1–3 weeks to pruritic areas or dermatitis on the trunk or extremities, and lower potency agents on the face or intertriginous areas. One study demonstrated that twice daily application of fluocinonide 0.1% cream for 3 days was well tolerated by atopic patients and resulted in a 79% decrease in pruritus from baseline using the pruritus visual analog scale. 14 A small pilot study in patients with pruritus from undefined etiologies demonstrated that topical application of hydrocortisone acetate 2.5% and pramoxine hydrochloride 1% in a hydrolipid lotion reduced pruritus by 30% from baseline as rated by patients using the visual analog scale within 24 hours of initiation of therapy. 15