Articles categorized as Itches

Do Doctors Know About Zyrtec Antihistamine Withdrawal ?

Why doesn't the FDA require a warning about cetirizine - Zyrtec antihistamine withdrawal on the OTC drug label? Ditto for levocetirizine (Xyzal). Help FDA!

Bug Bites that Blister Respond to Hot Water

What do you do when you have really itchy bug bites? OTC anti-itch creams are not always that effective. You may be surprised how well hot water works.

Why Would Vicks VapoRub Soothe Poison Ivy Itch?

Have you ever wondered why hot water can ease a poison ivy itch or the itch of a mosquito bite? We think it's all about TRP. We think TRP might explain why Vicks VapoRub might also work.

Rediscovering How Hot Water for Itches Works for Hours

What do you do for mosquito bites or poison ivy? Ever heard of hot water for itches? It's an old home remedy and it goes back to at least the 1960s. We have an explanation for how it works.

How Can You Keep Mosquitoes Away?

To keep mosquitoes away, you need a good repellent. DEET works, but it also can melt plastic. Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus could be alternatives.

The Zyrtec Itch is Unbearable | Where’s the FDA?

We have reported "the Zyrtec itch" to the FDA with disappointing results. Hundreds of people have reported problems with itching when they stop Zyrtec suddenly. The FDA doesn't respond to our concerns

How Can You Prevent Chigger Bites and Itching?

If you have never experienced the intense itching and blistering from chiggers, count yourself lucky. Some of us are super susceptible to chiggers. Prevent chigger bites with an old-fashioned remedy!

How Can You Get Rid of the Awful Itch of Scabies?

Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow in the skin. The infestation can be easily passed to bed partners and is treated with permethrin or ivermectin.

Stopping Cetirizine Led to Itching Like Crazy

Many people find that stopping cetirizine suddenly leads to itching that cannot be ignored. It may take several weeks of withdrawal for the itch to subside.

How Drinking Buttermilk Could Relieve Itchy Bottom

Anal itching can be maddening, but changes in diet such as avoiding coffee and drinking buttermilk might relieve itchy bottom syndrome.

Heat Eases Itchy Mosquito Bites

Applying hot water for a few seconds to itchy mosquito bites can stop the itch for hours; take care not to burn the skin and make matters worse.

Itchy Rash Responds to Soothing Yogurt

Plain yogurt applied to an itchy rash can be soothing, at least for several hours. Yogurt may be valuable for tricky itches in sensitive places.

Using Greek Yogurt to Ease an Itchy Bottom

A topical application of yogurt may help soothe an itchy bottom.

Old-Fashioned Face Cream Soothes Itchy Bottom

The maddening itch from hemorrhoids disappeared upon treatment with Noxzema cream.

Hot Air From Blow-Dryer Can Ease Itching From Chigger Bites

Preparation H to Stop an Old Scar from Itching

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Withdrawal & Unbearable Itching

Antihistamines calm allergic symptoms like itching and hives. How could cetirizine (Zyrtec) withdrawal lead to unbearable itching?

Lavender Oil Eased Persistent Itch