What works best to stop the itch

One is oral medication, usually antihistamines such as Desloratadine, Loratadine, Cetirizine drops. Another topical medication, you can use glucocorticoid ointment, such as dinaide cream, hydrocortisone butyrate cream and fluticasone propionate cream, and proprietary Chinese medicine to relieve itching, such as Shu Shu anti-itch tincture, skin Shu anti-itch cream, dandruff ointment. Regardless of whether it is internal or topical medication, the cause of itching must be distinguished. The causes of itching are clinically divided into several categories, as follows: the first, allergic diseases, can be used antihistamines combined with topical hormone ointments. The second, mosquito bites, also known as papular urticaria, can be used antihistamines, combined with drugs such as tannin. The third, the elderly pruritus, most common in winter, is caused by the lack of sebum, can also be called lack of lipid dermatitis, usually need to take oral medication antihistamine to stop itching, but also need to moisturize and nourish, reduce the damage of oil on the skin, so the itch must be clearly distinguished before the cause of itching.