Comments on: Natural Itch Relief

By: AT

AT — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:49:54 +0000

One of the comments mentioned neem oil – beware – that stuff is STINKY. I cannot say whether it works or not because I had to wash it off immediately it smelled SO bad.

By: J.Holland

J.Holland — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:40:13 +0000

For those with rashes that may be caused by yeast infections in warm sweaty places, try eating more yogurt and drinking a glass of cranberry juice daily. The yogurt contains healthy bacteria which help fight the yeast infection. The cranberry juice lowers the body’s pH making it less favorable for yeast. Both help restore balance that may be off because of chemo or other reasons. These were recommended to me by a doctor when my children were younger and I had frequent yeast infections – they worked.

By: Joan H.

Joan H. — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:01:31 +0000

@ Jen. The problem with your husband is probably a yeast infection. My husband is on chemo also and has been off and on for 5 years. Get a cream for yeast, and have him try that. My hubby also gets it in his mouth which is what thrush is. Niastatin for that. That is a prescription though.

By: Jaime McLeod

Jaime McLeod — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:31:18 +0000

Vicki,
There are differing opinions on the use of chamomile as a natural remedy by people with ragweed allergies. Some people report issues and others have had good results. It really depends on the individual, but there is at least some correlation. If you are extremely allergic, it’s probably better to be safe than sorry. There are so many other potential remedies that would be safer. If you really wanted to try it, you could apply some to a very small area and see what happens.

By: linda partridge

linda partridge — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:26:10 +0000

I get a bad itch on my head a lot..I wake up scratching my head like crazy..it last too long so I can go back to sleep…it itches during the day also..Tried different shampoo’s…Is there a home remedy for this?Need it bad.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:43:32 +0000

@Jamie, wondering if you know if chamomile tea bags are safe to use topically if you are allergic to ragweed (both are members of the chrysanthemum family). I bought some at one point, then read the warning and so haven’t had any to drink.

My mom’s dog has terrible itching as well, to the point he can’t sleep. The vet prescribed an antihistamine like Benadryl in addition to special dog food.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 28 May 2013 00:48:12 +0000

My husband gets a rash from his chemotherapy treatments and it is in his private area only that it is really bad. Any ideas to help reduce inflamation and itch?

By: Lizzbelle Lim

Lizzbelle Lim — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:06:32 +0000

Got this itch during a recent trip where the weather was scorching. Applied candacort & betnovate cream but still itches on arms, upper back & hip area. Have just tried basil (Himalaya product ‘tulasi’) powder mixed with water. What a relief! Will continue applying.Thought neem leaf would help but does not. I eat brown rice & bread& unsure whether this causes skin itch. Thanks a lot for the herbal tips.

By: Teri

Teri — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:31:33 +0000

Laundry detergent and softeners, as well as soaps will cause favoc on my skin. Nowex detergent helps greatly (google for a rep) and Nature’s Miracle Soap (on-line).