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Anti itch cream
There are a variety of anti-itch creams and lotions available over-the-counter. Some include hydrocortisone as an active ingredient. Some others are simple shake lotions, such as Calamine.
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have a yeast infection and took the medicine I was given... They said to use an anti itch cream to stop the itching but now it itches and burns more?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I have a rash on my stomach near my belt line i put anti itch cream and it won't go away. It itches? Do i need anti fungal cream ?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Have a really bad razor burn all over my legs that itches like crazy bc i used an old razor. Anti-itch cream doesn't help. Help please!
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A member asked:
I had an allergic reaction to some vaginal anti-itch cream and I have no clue what to do! my skin is peeling off down there around the area, my clitoris is swollen, it itches, and it hurts so much during sex. I've had a yeast infection before and this doe
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A 47-year old asked:
Can I use maximum strength hydrocortison anti-itch cream 1% for vagina itching?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Can I use Gold Bond anti-itch cream to soothe the external itching associated with a yeast infection?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have had extreme itching all over my body with no rash at all just scratch marks. I have been taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and anti itch cream and doesn't help ?
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A female asked:
What can I do to stop a rash from itching due to gorilla glue getting on my skin. I have tried an anti itch cream, a&d cream, and also just plain white lotion. Nothing seems to be helping. The rash looks like small bumps on my skin. But is very itchy and
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A 19-year old female asked about a 18-year old female:
Does a (vaginal) Yeast Infection cream help herpes or makes the itching better? How about an anti itch cream (like vagisil)?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Allergic reaction to a deodorant ( arrid xx ) I have clear leakage from under my arm. I also have itching and when i touch other parts of my body small bumps are now appearing. I'ved tried baking soda, anti fungal cream, anti itch cream.
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it possible to make anti-itch cream at home?
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A 23-year old female asked:
During ovulation I start to itch to the point of making myself bleed. I try using anti itch creams and they provide some relief. But I would like to try and stop this all together. I've read that it could possibly be my Ph levels are high. If that is accu
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A member asked:
Is it safe to use anti-itch cream on my child?
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A 42-year old asked:
Please describe a good anti itch cream for allergic reactions?
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A 25-year old asked:
What should I look for in an anti itch cream for scabies?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can I apply anti-itch cream over the scabies medicine?
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A 40-year old asked:
I woke up with 10 mosquito bites today :( i've tried anti-itch cream but it doesn't really work, any other ideas?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me is the claim that allegra (fexofenadine) anti-itch cream makes, that it contains a histamine blocker, really true?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) anti itch cream make you drowsy?
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A 28-year old male asked:
My penis is chapped and irritated from extensive sex, what can I use to relieve the irritation I've tried anti itch cream
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A 37-year old asked:
Why does it burn when I add anti-itch cream to my vagina?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Is anti itch cream safe to use during pregnancy? Is there a homeopathic remedy that's better for big bites?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have an itch in inner ear area. I tried several anti itch creams and tried flushin wax but that hasn't helped. Any ideas?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I got 10+ flea bites overnight and the itch is keeping me from sleeping. I've tried cortisone and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) anti itch creams. Nothing is helping :(?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can you use calmine & pramoxine hci anti-itch cream for eczema in the vaginal?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I am a 25 yo male. My right nipple is itchy. I tried to apply anti itch cream. It doesn't help. I hate it when im at work all day and its itchy.
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A female asked:
I have has a terrible itch around my vagina for several days now. An anti itch cream has not really helped. Would an antibiotic ointment be better?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Got hives at school on 5/23. Today theyve spread to his entire body & face! Given him Claritin, oatmeal/soda baths & anti itch creams but no luck!
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A 18-year old female asked:
Can I take Gold Bond Rapid Relief Anti-Itch Cream & Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Liqui-Gels without reaction to both? I'm allergic to a plant in my yard and I touched it
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A 18-year old female asked about a 19-year old male:
Is the only difference between antiseptic cream and anti-itch cream a numbing agent? Would it be okay to put on a rug burn as a numbing agent/healing?
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