Q. Many thanks to whoever wrote about Noxzema for itchy skin. I’ve been plagued for over four years with a horrible itch on one side of my nose. It may seem laughable, but it’s not so funny if you’re scratching day and night, and one side of your nose is getting more and more inflamed.
My doctor finally referred me to a dermatologist, who didn’t know what to say and prescribed Nizoral cream with pessimism. He was right: it didn’t work at all.
Then I saw your column. The next day I bought Noxzema, applied a dab and presto! The itch disappeared! It’s fantastic. It’s too early to know whether the effect will last, but in the meantime I want to help other people just as I have been helped.
A. Thanks for telling us about your experience. Noxzema contains camphor, menthol and eucalyptus. These herbal extracts seem to have antifungal properties, but they may also have an impact on itch or pain receptors such as TRPV1.
According to the company, Noxzema was named in 1914 after a patient declared “You knocked my eczema!” Many visitors report that Noxzema can soothe the symptoms of eczema, especially the itching.
You’ll find more ideas in our Guide to Skin Care & Treatment. Thanks for sharing your experience. We invite others to report their experience below.
