Reviews about Itch & Rash Treatment

Ann101 says "UNBELIVABLE Monostat Soothing Care Powder-Gel ! A+" about Monistat Soothing Care Powder-Gel

Ann101 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:37:11 GMT

WOW ! When I first tried this product a few years ago, I was a whits end with a chafing problem that I experienced during the hot weather. I am almost 60 now and over weight, so I did get the nasty chafing between my legs where on occasion the thighs rubbed.

I heard a commercial on tv that made me want to give it a try.

Boy was I impressed, as soon as I applied it, I felt relief and in a matter of days the problem was cleared up. FAST RELIEF and lasting results. What more could you want in a product. I was surprised to hear of the other uses, but do know that it works as well for a man as a woman who has chafing problems.

I have told lots of my friends about this product and can whole heartedly reccomend it to everyone.

I am so pleased that this is on the market for the general public and that you do not have to see a specialest to get it.

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stefany200927 says "The fastest treatment for poison ivy!" about Swan Calamine Lotion

stefany200927 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:07:18 GMT

I love this. It worked really well on my children. My children caught poison ivy and I bought this, it didn't cost very much it was very inexpensive and i was surprised at how fast and how well it worked. Within an hour they weren't itching as bad and in a week and a half my kids were clearing up reallly really well, the poison ivy was really clearing up really fast. I couldn't believe how fast that this stuff really worked. It dries almost immediatley when put on the skin. It doesn't have a really bad strong smell like other medicines for poison ivy do. My kids weren't scratching all day long. Just apply it twice a day and don't let them wash it off and it really does it's job. It done better for my children than having to take them to the doctor and getting those painful shots for poison ivy. It is painless, it immeadialty soothes and cools their skin. And heals it faster than those painful shots and no crying because they have to go to the doctor and get a shot. It is a lot cheaper...

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ML2007 says "Benadryl Itch Relief Stick really relieves the itch" about Benadryl Benadryl Itch Relief Stick

ML2007 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:47:42 GMT

The first time I tried Benadryl Itch Relief Stick, I knew I needed a medicine to relieve the itch from one of the biggest mosquito bites I've ever had. I returned from a nice week long vacation in Mexico with the worst itching imaginable because of this nasty bug and because I could not resist scratching, my skin was swollen and red. I went to Target and looked for some kind of over the counter cream or ointment to relieve this nasty itch and found a lot of products that promise the same thing: relieving the itch. I thought that the Benadryl stick was the best product for the price and because it's so convenient to carry and easy to use as well. Because the bite mark was so big, it did take a few days to go away, but at least I had relieved the itching. Now whenever I have a nasty itch from mosquitoes, I grab the sick and rub it over the itch and within a few seconds, the itch is basically gone.

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ylivings says "Convenient to carry" about Benadryl Benadryl Itch Relief Stick

ylivings — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:06:14 GMT

I love being outside and doing work in the yard. We have a couple spots along our fence row that has poison ivy so it never fails, several times during the summer I break out in an itchy rash from being in contact with it. I got the itch relief stick to carry in my purse to use on the go. I figured since the other benadryl products worked so well the stick would too but it doesn't. When you can get the liquid to come out of the stick it works good but I have problems with getting it to work all of the time. I will continue to try using the stick I have (when it works) but I won't purchase it again.

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ylivings says "Temporarily relives the itch" about Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream

ylivings — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:20 GMT

I love being outside and doing work in the yard. We have a couple spots along our fence row that has poison ivy so it never fails, several times during the summer I break out in an itchy rash from being in contact with it. I often use benadryl extra strengh itch cream. It doesn't get rid of the itchy rash but it gives me temporary relief from the itch. In the summer I always carry some in my purse to have on hand when I need it. My boys also break out with the rash easily so I keep some in their camps bags as well. It is a great product to use for a poison ivy itch. It doesn't last as long as I would like but I constantly reapply it as needed.

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chiobiker2011 says "Takes the itch out of the rash!" about Swan Calamine Lotion

chiobiker2011 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:57:22 GMT

The Swan calamine lotion brand has been a fixture in our medicine cabinet now for years as it has been a lifesaver when someone in the family happens to come across a nasty case of poison ivy. The lotion definitely is a lifesaver and soothes itchy skin and helps scabs heal over quickly so that infection will not set in. The product is also very helpful when you have multiple bug bites all over your legs. I would recommend to quickly apply the product as soon as the problem begins so that healing time is minimized. The lotion itself sometimes leaves residue around the area if it is not fully rubbed in, but sometimes I think it has a more soothing effect if you just let it soak in gradually. This lotion is generally found in most stores I have found in the medical lotion section. It is about the same price as similar lotions, but I have just found this product to be a trusted brand over the years, and we will stick with it.

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CynthiaAnnJones says "Old faithful for a great price." about Swan Calamine Lotion

CynthiaAnnJones — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:30:25 GMT

Wow, this stuff has been around forever and still tops the list of effective home treatments for poison ivy, oak, and sumac, as well as a thousand and one other small injuries or conditions kids and parents encounter through camping, gardening, or even just a hike.

With allergic reactions so widespread, keeping a bottle of calamine lotion is always a great idea, but some stores charge around $5 for a bottle. Swan is just as good and costs a fraction of that no matter where you find it. I am glad companies like Swan still offer a reasonable price for their very excellent products. They have a whole line and can usually be found at dollar stores or other discount stores.

There is virtually no difference between Swan calamine lotion and the higher priced brand I bought at a local drugstore, but the price was much higher. The only difference I could find was the scent, which is very mild anyway.

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jlowe308 says "Love this stuff,for the busty girl." about Monistat Soothing Care Powder-Gel

jlowe308 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:42:21 GMT

I love the Monistat Soothing Care Powder Gel.I am a big busted girl so I am forever getting chaffed under my boobs so I bought this stuff and decided to give it a try because a girlfriend of mine had tried it and after trying every powder under the sun nothing worked not even the most absorbant bra ever.Anyways I bought the monistat Soothing Powder Gel and I squirted some into my hand and I immediately felt the powdery feel with the gel look.So I put it under my boobs beofre going out to exercise and when I got back I was amazed at how well it blocked the swaet from my skin under my breast and now I sware by it.I also figured out that you can use it for your skin,such as your face to make it smoother in appearance and the good thing about it is it is never greasy and it works really well and I would recommend this to anyone.It is affordable and if you comapre to what you soend for gold bond and others it pays for itself.I stopped buying powders all together and now I just buy the Monistat...

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dmdifalco says "Gold Bond More Like Gold Digger's" about Gold Bond Medicated Powder

dmdifalco — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:56:48 GMT

I spurged and purchased Gold Bond because my feet were incredibly sore and I had heard that this was a great product. Of course, I got my hopes up because I was spending more money than I ever intended. I tried Gold Bond for a few weeks and couldn't tell if it was doing anything if at all. It was a true disappointment for me. I didn't like the smell at all either. I don't know what I expected would happen if I did use this product. I have thick, dry skin on my feet and thought it should have atleast softened it a little but no dice. I felt cheated. I don't know if the drugstore would take the bottle back or not but it feels good being able to relate my experience here. I am wondering if I expected too much. I thought it was a medication but I could have been wrong. Well, I know one person who won't be buying Gold Bond again. Was good to see that they did win over a few individuals who like their products here on Viewpoints.

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john12 says "How to prevent Eczema from Bacterial infections" about Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream 1% Hydrocortisone

john12 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:38:52 GMT

The Eczema symptoms are read and blotchy skin. If you have eczema, it's likely that you will want to scratch yourself in that affected parts which is the affected parts due to the intense itch. There is no cure for eczema, but you can stop the itch by puting Hydrocortisone cream on that area. If it don't stop than you will have to called your Doctor. Eczema is not contagious or infeaction from bacteria. what can worsen eczema is the possiblitity of getting a secondary infection from bacteria. Dry skin can cause eczema sympton to become worse and increased permeability of the skin means that it's easy for it to be invaded by a viral or bacteria infection. Itching and scraching yourself also increased the chances of you getting a bacteria infection. Herpes simplex, viral moll scum, and wants are a few of the secondary infections that eczema suffers may get, as well as bacterial infections like staphylococcal and straptococcal infections. There are other skin problems that can develop from...

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j9j says "Always finding a new use for this stuff" about Sudocrem Sudocrem

j9j — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:29:05 GMT

Sudocrem is like the magic cream that you put on everything. I'm always finding something new that it works on better than anything else. I have been using it for some time to help heal acne breakouts or other irritated red spots. It also works well on small cuts and burns. But recently I discovered a new use for this stuff. My family recently went on a trip to the coast to do some flounder fishing. We happened to go during one of the worst mosquito breakouts the area has ever seen. Long story short- my fiance got over a 175 mosquito bites and each one swelled up rather badly (the smallest about dime size, the largest over half dollar size). We tried everything and nothing seemed to work. Then we tried sudocrem. It didn't stop the itching right away, but the next day the bites that we put the sudocrem on where much better than the bites that we did not put it on. It helped the bites heal faster and also helped keep them from getting infected (a serious risk with this many bites). I've never...

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j9j says "Works well for smaller numbers of bites, but not enough for tons" about Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream

j9j — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:15:49 GMT

Benadryl Extra Strenght Itch Stopping Cream works better than any other topical itch cream I have found. I live in an area that gets lots of mosquitoes, so getting a few bites a week is pretty normal. I keep a tube of Benadryl Extra Strenght cream in my purse, one by my bed, and one in the kitchen drawer. It does a great job of stopping the itch for mosquitoe bites, ant bites, and cat scratches/reactions (I'm allergic to cats, and if I have a cut on my hand and I get near a cat it will start to swell up). This does great to stop that reaction.

However, it does have its limitations. Recently my fiance got over 175 bites on a fishing trip (we were having one of the worst mosquitoe outbreaks the area has ever seen- and he atracts mosquitoes like crazy). This cream did not cut it for that type of reaction. So it does wonders, but don't expect miracles.

But all in all, I highly recommend this cream for every day reactions (a few bites, a slight itch, etc.)

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Meri says "My son says good-bye to Monkey Butt!" about Anti Monkey Butt Corporation Anti Monkey Butt Powder

Meri — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:47:49 GMT

This is my first review by proxy. Let me explain.

I will never forget the first time I saw a monkey in heat..in fact, I remember that moment as though it was yesterday. That is significant because I don't remember too much from that period of my life.

I was at the zoo and thought something was horribly wrong with one of the monkeys because it had a large, swollen, red bottom. In my mind red and swollen spelled PAIN. After pointing out the affected monkey to one of the zookeepers I was told that it was normal and not to worry. In time I learned that it was all part of the monkey reproductive cycle. No matter, it still looked painful!

Fast forward to today:

My oldest son lives in Florida where it is hot and humid. Hot and humid spells sweat. Hot, humid and friction of two skin surfaces spells irritation; if those two skin surfaces are around the buttocks area then hot, humid and friction spells human monkey butt! Sound painful? I hurt just thinking about it.

My son [the one in Florida-...

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RhondaHoriuchi says "inexpensive effeective treatment!!!" about Swan Calamine Lotion

RhondaHoriuchi — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:34:33 GMT

The Swan calamine lotion is an inexpensive, affordable way to treat your itchy problems. My son is allergic to mosquito bites, bugs bites and just about every other bug out there that butes. He becomes very irritated, red and itchy. We always reach for the swan calamine lotion (he always asks for the pink itch stuff) and within minutes of applying, he is itch free. This is probably one of the easiest ways to alleviate itchy skin from bug bites, to poison ivy to even an itchy rash, This is an affordable, lasting lotion that has been around for many, many years. There isn't much of an odor and it is not at all painful when applying. So if your child is afraid that it is going to burn when you put it on, assure them that this brand does not, and will not hurt them! It is a thick, creamy lotion that soothes, the skin and gives lasting relief from itchy skin. This calamine lotion is fantastic!

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JovialCougar says "Smother your itches in pink with original Caladryl lotion" about Caladryl Calamine Lotion

JovialCougar — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:14:56 GMT

I recently got all scratched up on my arms when trimming shrubs and bushes around my house. It looked like I was in a knife fight! I vaguely remembered using a thick, pink lotion on my itchy cuts and scratches when I was a kid and then found my old remedy - Caladryl.

What is Caladryl good for? Some of the following:

Insect bites
Minor cuts and scratches
Minor itchy skin conditions
Minor skin irritations
Rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac

I bought the original formula Caladryl (which I remembered from childhood) which is colored pink and has a soothing texture. I washed my arms and applied the lotion liberally. At first the scratches and tiny cuts were soothed only a little bit, but repeated applications eventually healed the cuts and irritations on my arms.

Caladryl contains calamine, which is composed of zinc oxide and iron oxide. While this does not sound like a good thing to rub on your skin, it will provide some healing to minor skin irritations and mild...

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cindylaloca says "Regimental, kilted bag piper" about Gold Bond Medicated Powder

cindylaloca — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:57:01 GMT

I purchased Gold Bond Medicated Powder for my husband to use. He is a bagpiper and to use a polite term, goes "regimental" under his kilt. One thing he learned real fast is there are certain areas of the body that, when left untethered, can develop a rash. Some of the other pipers told us about this product, so he tried it and it worked like a miracle. Believe me, he has a container in his bagpipe case, hat case, bathroom and the compartment of his car. Obviously he learned a very good lesson.

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debbiehs says "Ease the pain with Absorbine Jr" about Absorbine Jr.

debbiehs — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:07:26 GMT

As a younger arthritis sufferer, I have used many types of creams,pills, lotions etc to obtain some pain relief and at least try to perform normally. I have found that Absorbine Jr Original fast absorbing pain relieving liquid works great for me. Having also suffered from Tarsal Coalition ( bones in foot grow together ) and having surgery to grind bones, I have deep bone pain. The prescription pain medicine for either of these conditions make it hard for me to be productive. I am also wary of the side effects of prescription meds. I especially like the sponge top applicator. No more do I have to rub stinky creams on my aching bones and then scrub and scrub my hands to get the smell off. The applicator makes it simple to apply where it needs to go and my hands stay clean. It is also much easier to get someone to apply it for you if they don't have to get their hands dirty. Since my surgery, the arthritis has grown alot and with that comes more and deeper pain. High humidity or rain showers...

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soufyanelmellali says "Itching Burning Cracking Scaling Chafing Discomfort " about Lotrimin Jock Itch Cream

soufyanelmellali — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:35:07 GMT

Lotrimin Ultra® Jock Itch Cream uses a prescription strength active ingredient to cure most jock itch while providing effective relief from these symptoms:
- Itching
- Burning
- Cracking
- Scaling
- Chafing
- Discomfort
Lotrimin Ultra® penetrates to kill the fungus right where it starts

Lotrimin Ultra® Jock Itch Cream uses a prescription strength active ingredient to cure most jock itch while providing effective relief from these symptoms:
- Itching
- Burning
- Cracking
- Scaling
- Chafing
- Discomfort
Lotrimin Ultra® penetrates to kill the fungus right where it starts

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sanfran8877 says "Works great and isn't too expensive at all" about Equate Extra Strength Anti Itch Cream

sanfran8877 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:46:33 GMT

I bought this anti-itch cream on a whim at Wal-Mart. I suffer from some kind of weird heat rash on both of my arm whenever I am in the sun too long. I usually have to get a prescription cortisone to keep the hives from flaring up too much and because I scratch at them constantly resulting in bleedng or huge bumps. I noticed that this stuff, although not totally perfect, often soothes my itching within a few minutes of application. It comes in a convenient little tube and the cream spreads in easily and really helps me to forget that my arm is broken out in hives.

I like to re apply some of the product every thirty minutes and have found that layering it on without rubbing it all the way in really helps. I have used this on a bug bite I got during a camping trip and it immediately worked.

What's great about this brand is most of their stuff works right away and just as good as their competitors. I am really glad I tried this stuff before buying a more expensive brand.

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GrandmawsOpinion says "Lazy, Hazy, Itchy Days of Summer!" about Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream

GrandmawsOpinion — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:42:14 GMT

Summer is a time of fun, sun, picnics and things that make you itch! My summer ritual has always been a pilgrimage to a well known pharmacy for my 4 month supply of sun-screen product, insect repellent, seasonal shoes, beach paraphernalia, etc. But what I always forget is something to relieve bug bites!

My neighbour suggested Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream. It's a histamine blocking itch relief made by a brand I trust. I do a lot of outdoor work and I love to hike. Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream comes in an easy to carry and use tube that fits snug in your shirt or jeans pocket. Last week while weeding our vegetable gardens I was bitten by a spider, ouch! I went to my doctor and it was determined to be poisonous, but not venomous - however, it was painful and itched like 100 mosquito bites! He also suggested the over the counter brand Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream.

Within minutes of the first application it soothed...

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