my skin is itchy

[[Ka...]]

I can not stop scratching my skin through a day. I used vaseline but it does not help. What helps? Can anti-histamine cream cause rebound reactions like benzo? 

[[Ka...]]

anyone?

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I believe antihistamines are not typically problematic in withdrawals and are actually fairly commonly utilized.  I haven’t seen much about topical creams, but Benadryl seems to be ok.

[[Gr...]]

My skin is SO ITCHY and I honestly do not know why.  I do think it might be psoriasis, which was caused by benzo withdrawal, though I am not 100% sure of that.  But also, when I look at it, you can't see any rash or anything, so it might not be psoriasis.  The thing that helped me the most was Bag Balm.  It's sort of a more powerful moisturizer than vasoline, though I have used vasoline too and it give a slight amount of relief.  I do wonder if that relief is just from the ability to itch without hurting the skin, as when you add an ointment, that is basically what you can do.  I've now had itches for years due to benzo withdrawal, and would love to hear theories as to why, or what has worked for others.

 

 

[[Ka...]]

Thank you, Myke and GrennCup. i can't see any rash but it is so dry and it has got darker as I scratched too much. 

[[Pa...]]

Try African Shea butter.

[[Ka...]]

Thank you,Packy. I will try it.

[[RS...]]

Oatmeal baths helped me deal with the itchy skin.