Itching Solutions

Hydrocortisone

OTC Meds

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 93% reported success (14 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 7% reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Skin creams that don’t contain alcohols or fragrances

OTC Meds

Apply them 2 to 3 times a day, especially after a bath when the skin is damp. Ask your cancer care team which creams might be safe for you.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (9 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Wear loose-fitting clothes made of soft fabric

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success (4 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Avoid using scented or alcohol-based products on the skin

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (5 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Keep your room cool and well ventilated to avoid sweating

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 67% reported no effect (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Benadryl

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (3 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

When drying off, try not to rub, gently pat your skin dry

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (3 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Ice Packs

Self-Management

Under toes and finger tips.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

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