Don't Scratch That Itch–
Relieve It!
When skin is overly dry–whether from weather, exposure to harsh products or a skin condition, such as atopic dermatitis, eczema or diabetes–it can start to itch. And itch. And itch. Until the relentless agony makes you feel like you're going to jump right out of your skin, unless you scratch.
But, as natural as it is to want to scratch–long and hard–scratching just creates further problems. First of all, it irritates already over stimulated nerve endings...and ends up creating a more intense, deeper itch. More scratching leads to even worse itching–and so on, in what doctors describe as the vicious "itch-scratch cycle."
Scratching can also lead to wounds–and then infection and even scarring. If you have a child with atopic dermatitis or eczema, you probably know what kind of damage too much scratching can do. And in the case of diabetic dry skin, in particular, infection can lead to very serious problems.
So how do you safely relieve dry skin itch? Try these two simple steps:
1. The most important step you can take to cut down on dry skin itch is to moisturize thoroughly. The better you care for your chronically dry skin every day–with a non-drying, non-soap cleanser, followed by an effective, non-sensitizing moisturizer–the healthier and more comfortable it will be, and the less likely to become unbearably itchy.
2. Immediate, effective itch control is also essential to avoid the damage caused by scratching. Choose a moisturizing, non-sensitizing itch relief product and use it at the first sign of even mild itching to prevent a full-blown attack and help skin begin to heal.
Eucerin® and Aquaphor® Healing Ointment can help put out the fire of deep dry-skin itch.
For safe, effective and non-irritating help–no matter how dry your skin can get–you can trust Eucerin and Aquaphor Healing Ointment to moisturize even the driest skin, and help prevent dry skin itch...and to relieve the itch when it occurs.
Use Eucerin® Itch-Relief Moisturizing Spray for immediate, lasting, targeted relief of dry skin (pruritus)– to moisturize and help prevent the next attack. And choose Aquaphor Healing Ointment or a Eucerin moisturizer–plus Eucerin's soap-free cleanser–to keep dry skin moisturized and help stop itching before it starts. Click here for information on Eucerin Itch-Relief Moisturizing Spray–and on Eucerin® Cleanser and moisturizers, and Aquaphor® Healing Lotion.
Where To Buy
To find Eucerin® and Aquaphor Healing Ointment® in a store near you– or to buy online– click here.
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