Dermacool Plus 2% Menthol Aqueous Cream – 100g

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Hydrocortisone is one of the many forms of cortisone medicines; cortisone is the class of steroid medicines and hydrocortisone is one member of that class,” Dr. Bailey says. There are several classes of steroid medications on the market, and each of them have different strengths and grades, Dr. Waldman adds. Cortisone is one class of steroids, and hydrocortisone is within that class. When looking for the best anti-itch cream for your skin ailment, it is important to first understand why your skin is itching. From there, you can select the type of anti-itch cream that will work best for the cause of your itching. It’s important to note that while these over-the-counter products will assist with alleviating itch, these creams do not always cure skin conditions, especially if they are moderate or severe.For best results, experts recommend using the anti-itch cream as needed for two weeks before seeking additional help if the itching persists.

Because of the link with stillbirth, you may be offered induction of labour. This could be any time from 35 weeks, depending on the level of bile acids in your blood. 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.If you have ICP, you will probably be advised to give birth in hospital under a consultant-led maternity team. Diagnosis and treatment of ICP

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 treatmentsThe Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream earned the top spot on our list because it’s a steroid cream that includes hydrating ingredients that help soothe dry skin. As the name suggests, this product 1% hydrocortisone—an ingredient studies have found is effective in treating itchy skin. This is the maximum amount of hydrocortisone you can get in an over-the-counter treatment. But what makes this a stand-out cream is that it also includes colloidal oatmeal—an ingredient that works to soothe irritated skin, as well as vitamin E and aloe further work to hydrate and soothe dry skin.