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How to Get Rid of Itchy Skin

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
October 23, 2018
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Do you feel like scratching your skin all the time? Itchy skin is a common problem that affects many people. Depending on the severity, it can be mildly annoying to intensely aggravating, disrupting daily activities and sleep.

Itching can have varied causes like allergic reactions, insect bites, skin infections, dry weather, soaps and detergents, and even some medications.

While scratching gives momentary relief, it can also lead to injuries and infections. Many effective home remedies can give you relief from itchy skin and prevent complications caused by excessive scratching.

how to get rid of itchy skin

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Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of itchy skin. Unless otherwise noted, use these remedies as long as needed for your particular condition.

1. Baking Soda

Baking soda is the most common home remedy for itchy skin as well as skin rashes. Baking soda has a soothing effect due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, it acts as a natural acid neutralizer that helps relieve itching.

  • Add one cup of baking soda to a bathtub filled with cool water. Stir it well to distribute the baking soda thoroughly. Soak in this water for about half an hour. Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing the skin with a towel. Do this once daily.
  • For more localized itching, prepare a paste by mixing three tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water. Apply the paste on the affected areas and leave it on for about 10 minutes. Do this once daily.

Note: Never use baking soda on broken skin or open wounds.

2. Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal (oats ground into an extremely fine powder) helps soothe and comfort itchy skin. It contains anti-irritating, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that provide instant relief from itching.

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  • Add one to two cups of colloidal oatmeal to a bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Soak in this water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Never use hot water as it may irritate your skin more. You can take an oatmeal bath up to three times a day, depending on the severity of your condition.
  • Add a little water to one cup of colloidal oatmeal and leave it until it thickens to a paste-like consistency. Apply this mixture on the itchy skin, cover it with a cloth and leave it on for half an hour. Follow this remedy once daily.

If colloidal oatmeal is not available, you can use unprocessed oat flour or whole oats that have been ground in a food processor.

3. Cool Water

The sensations of both cold and itching travel along the same nerve fibers in the body, so applying cool water on the affected skin can bring instant relief from itchiness. There are many ways to use cool water for itchy skin.

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  • Run cool tap water over the affected skin for as long as necessary.
  • Rub an ice cube wrapped in a cloth over the affected area.
  • Take a cool shower or bath.
  • Apply a cold compress or cloth wet with cool water to the affected area.

4. Lemon

People have used lemon to treat itchy skin for ages. Lemon contains citric and acetic acids, which have great antiseptic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritating properties.

  1. Extract the juice from one to two fresh lemons.
  2. Apply the juice on the affected skin area using a cotton ball.
  3. Let it dry on its own and then wash the area with lukewarm water.
  4. Repeat twice daily until the condition improves.

Note: This remedy is not suitable for those who have sensitive skin.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic, anti-itching, antifungal and antibacterial properties that help get rid of itching.

  • Add two to three cups of apple cider vinegar to lukewarm bath water. Soak in this water for 15 to 30 minutes. Then pat dry your skin and apply a light moisturizer. Do this daily.
  • To treat more localized itching, apply apple cider vinegar on the affected areas using a cotton ball. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this once or twice daily for a few days.

6. Juniper Berries and Cloves

Juniper berries and cloves used together make an excellent home remedy for itchy skin. Juniper berries have great anti-inflammatory properties, and cloves contain a powerful essential oil that helps numb the nerve endings to reduce itching sensations.

  1. Melt six tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan.
  2. In another saucepan, melt two tablespoons of beeswax.
  3. Add the melted butter to the melted beeswax and stir well.
  4. Stir in five tablespoons of ground juniper berries and three tablespoons of ground cloves.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool.
  6. Apply the mixture on affected skin and leave it on overnight.
  7. In the morning, take a cool shower or bath.
  8. Do this daily.

7. Aloe Vera

aloe vera

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Aloe vera contains excellent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Plus, it contains vitamin E that helps keep the skin moisturized and in turn reduces itching.

  • Extract the gel from one aloe vera leaf. Apply the gel on the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this simple remedy once daily.
  • Alternatively, make a paste by adding one tablespoon of aloe vera gel to two tablespoons of green clay. Apply the paste on the affected area and allow it to dry on its own. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily.

8. Basil

basil

Basil is a useful herb for getting rid of itchy skin. Basil contains a high amount of eugenol, a potent essential oil and topical anesthetic. Plus, it has compounds called camphor and thymol that effectively combat itching.

  • Add one tablespoon of dried basil leaves to two cups of boiling water. Cover the pan for a few minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and then apply it on the affected area using a cotton cloth. Save the remaining solution in a jar for later use. Repeat the process as often as necessary.
  • Alternatively, crush a few basil leaves and rub them directly on the affected skin. Allow it to dry for some time before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Do this as many times as needed for relief.

9. Thyme

dried thyme

Thyme contains significant amounts of thymol, which has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties. Thymol can numb the nerve fibers as well as reduce inflammation caused by excessive scratching.

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  1. Add one tablespoon of dried thyme leaves to two cups of boiling water.
  2. Cover it and allow it to cool.
  3. Strain the solution.
  4. Use a clean cloth to apply the solution directly on the itchy skin.
  5. Do this as many times as necessary.

Save any leftover solution in a jar to use later.

10. Peppermint Oil

peppermint

Peppermint oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic and soothing properties that help relieve itching caused by dermatitis, scabies or stress.

  • Add several drops of peppermint oil to a bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Soak in this water for half an hour. Pat dry and then apply a moisturizing lotion. Do this once daily.
  • Add three or four drops of peppermint oil to one tablespoon of carrier oil like coconut, olive or almond oil. Apply the diluted peppermint oil to the affected skin area. Massage gently so the oil penetrates deep into the skin. Follow this remedy once or twice daily.

Go time you suffer from itchy skin, simply try one of these home remedies instead of scratching like crazy.

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Comments 37

  1. Gillian says:
    5 years ago

    These remedies are useful. However what can be done for itchy genitals. There is no infection etc, just an itch where the pubic hair ends.

    Reply
    • Anisah says:
      3 years ago

      I think if you try shaving as much of your pubic hair of and applying cold water, this will do the trick but DO NOT put cold water inside the genitals (If you are a girl) Ad this could dry it out and make it worse.

      Reply
    • PBS says:
      2 years ago

      You just massage with coconut oil as and when you feel it necessary.This gives immediate relief.

      Reply
    • SuI says:
      2 years ago

      Actually, there is an infection called foliculitis and it causes an itch at the base of the pubic hair. I had it when I was much younger. Can be caused by shaving, then not drying the shaver between uses, or using another’s shaver. Any remedy that is antiseptic, like a vinegar or lemon might work, also colloidal silver might be good. Careful to stay to hairy skin, as the mucous you skin is very sensitive.

      Reply
  2. samemopa says:
    4 years ago

    these tips are really helpful. most of the things are available at homes generally. specially the apple cider vinegar one. it burns a bit at first but then the itchy part soothes.thanks for all the tips.

    Reply
  3. harold Miranda says:
    4 years ago

    I have itching since last two week. my skin is dry. I used pears or glyfresh soap as my physician for dry skin. take shower with mild warm or Luke warm twice a weeks. rest day I shower with cold water.

    Reply
  4. Beautytipsbd.com says:
    4 years ago

    These home remedies are quite useful. I like It

    Reply
  5. Peter Littlejohn says:
    4 years ago

    Baking soda is very soothing for alot of things so just checking comments thanks

    Reply
  6. killer22 says:
    4 years ago

    A bubble bath

    Reply
  7. sozeen says:
    3 years ago

    lemon juice very good
    i have itching problem many month ,some time okk then again start
    well 1 r 2 fresh lemon juice mix with one glass water very good for remove itching
    i wish i can remove my itching forever

    Reply
  8. Leakhena Kun says:
    3 years ago

    I do agree with lemon juice and baking soda. But for apple cider vinegar, I haven’t tried it out yet.

    Reply
  9. Christina says:
    3 years ago

    The apple cider vinegar worked thanks alot for tip

    Reply
  10. Imran foji says:
    3 years ago

    Thnks for tips.I’ve tried lemon and it really works.Thanks again!

    Reply
  11. Jarhead says:
    3 years ago

    I think you guys should try alcohol it really works

    Reply
  12. Nep says:
    3 years ago

    itchy skin at side os the chest, below the breast, centre of the chest. lower back and around the neck

    Reply
  13. Banele Majahman says:
    3 years ago

    Comment:
    Thank u so much
    It’s bn months, the itching never stops. Now am going to the market to get lemons

    Reply
  14. Banele Majahman says:
    3 years ago

    Comment:
    thanks
    lemons are good

    Reply
  15. BobTheBuilder? says:
    3 years ago

    The cold water didn’t help. But I’ll try the other remedies

    Reply
  16. Rachel says:
    3 years ago

    I have being itching for a year now”So much in pain. And Doctors medication not helping out.Will try this remedies “So so much in pain “

    Reply
    • Lindy says:
      1 year ago

      I spent 57yrs itching with eczema and I got rid of it by changing my diet, I became Vegan and within 3mths the itching was gone and that was 9 years ago.

      Reply
  17. che says:
    3 years ago

    i have just used apple cider vinegar.. wat a relief,,,,

    Reply
  18. Carol Finn says:
    3 years ago

    Cold water very good. Will try lemons and. Thank you

    Reply
  19. Diego says:
    2 years ago

    I’ve had itchy genitals for more than 8 months but the doctors’ prescriptions and anti-fungal creams don’t help. I will give you a feedback after I used all your recommended remedies.

    Reply
    • a says:
      1 year ago

      Plain no sugar Greek yogurt

      Reply
  20. joni cavis says:
    2 years ago

    thanks.going to try the baking soda and the apple cider vinegar.

    Reply
  21. devante housen says:
    2 years ago

    so u can only use the baking soda

    Reply
  22. Suresh says:
    2 years ago

    Apple cider vinegar ha many types can one tell me which one is the best for allergy.

    Reply
  23. princess says:
    2 years ago

    Comment:Thanks

    Reply
  24. Deb says:
    2 years ago

    Aloe……….Ahhhhh relief thank you so much

    Reply
  25. Christian Walter says:
    2 years ago

    I have itching on my back, stomach and side, especially just before I go to sleep and when I am sleeping. I use foderma serum, and it definitely helps a lot. It reduced or eliminated the itching. So if you have a problem like this, I highly recommend it!

    Reply
  26. Michael Coynor says:
    2 years ago

    Both of my forearms, the underside, itch very badly. I keep a spray bottle of vinegar beside the bed and spray the arms as needed. It isn’t immediate relief but if I can keep from scratching for a few minutes after spraying the itching gets better. I also treat the area with tree tea oil which seems to help also. I have scratched some areas until they bleed and then some. Use the vinegar solution, grit your teeth for a few minutes and the itching will subside. Hope this helps some of you.

    Reply
  27. Ashton Calhoun says:
    1 year ago

    I’m hoping this works fairly quick because right now I have the most intense burning itch on my face thanks for the ideas

    Reply
  28. Khyati says:
    1 year ago

    My mom is suffering from chickengunya and her skin is very itchy. Application of baking soda brought instant relief

    Reply
  29. Bih says:
    1 year ago

    Cold water and aloe worked wonders. Thank you so much for this.

    Reply
  30. shirley chaplin says:
    1 year ago

    My itching seems to move around, started on my lower leg crepy up t my knee, started then on my elbow, then around my navel and finally on the cheeks of my butt, it,s really bad and I have torn the skin and as I take blood thinners, looks like I have been attacked, I am now drinking hot lemon water and rubbing the lemon straight onto the skin, helps for a little while, I also use medicated powder, over the counter creams which I find totally useless.

    Reply
  31. Liz says:
    1 year ago

    Itching skin is down to lot salt as well find allo is best thing for itching all over liz

    Reply
  32. Aaron Francis says:
    7 months ago

    i have been having a very intense itchy skin after taking a shower.
    kindly advise on what i can do to get rid of this issue

    Reply

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