Symptoms and Treatments of Pruritus

9. Use a medicinal cream

Pharmacies offer many medical creams and lotions that help treat pruritus. You can buy some of these over the counter, but others may only be available on prescription. An oily moisturizer helps to improve the condition of dry and flaky skins. Your doctor might suggest cream with menthol that cools down the areas of the skin irritation. Some creams include a substance called crotamiton that helps reduce itchiness. Creams that contain steroids also help treat some kinds of skin inflammation. Pharmacists and doctors know which cream is most likely to be helpful.