Does anyone take this to control itching? Does it help? I am looking to avoid Benadryl.
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D-Hist has not been any help to me for itching. I have used over-the-counter medications for poison ivy, etc., that have helped somewhat with the itching, and also a 2.5% cortisone cream from my dermatologist that I use occasionally. I have also gone to natural soap/lotion products. Benadryl, however, may be the only answer when the itching gets that bad, but I don't like taking these medications, either. D-Hist has worked wonders, though, for my sinus congestion/allergy problems.
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Not specifically, no, but I would presume that if the itching is a product of an environmental allergy, then it would help. This product is not a short term 'get rid of it right now' product though. It works with your body for long term results. My son had to take Zyrtec with D-Hist for a year before it truly started helping. Even then, during his really bad times, we eventually had to result to allergy shots.
584317
It has helped me with my itching. I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria and sometimes the itching is unbearable. This helps.
584318
I took it for sinus and it worked. I am sorry I don't know if it works for itching or not.
47252
My research indicated it was the generic of Tavist, which is hard to find in my region. I had good success in controlling my allergy symptoms with this product. It's a twice a day medicine which is not as convenient as some, but it has worked very well for me and two of my co-workers.
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The 3 shampoos in my house all have it. I'm curious, is it am allergy or a preference. I find that high end natural shampoos (without it) make my head itch like crazy!
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I find it funny of Excedrin promoting this for "migraines" as it has little affect on a full blown migraine. Even my neurologist who is in charge of the headache clinic at a major hospital recommended not using excedrin. Although I still use it, along with my real migraine medicine called Zomig. What Excedrin is doing angers me because with their marketing, they are making people think a migraine is the same as a headache, and its not, there is a huge difference in pain.
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Yes, that would be a good use of it, although it doesn't stop the itching immediately. It seems to reduce itching by soothing the tissue and rehydrating. At first, depending on how compromised your tissue is, it may create a little more of a sensation, but that should wear off after a day or two. I even have that reaction to plain petroleum jelly. The directions seemed well-written and are worth reading and following.
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This wiki should answer your questions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_dodecyl_sulfate Since it is a strong surfactant it is likely added to the mix to give the drug faster absorption. SLS (SDS in the wiki) is used in toothpaste as well. Like many chemicals used in products its toxicity is determined by how it is used and what the concentration is. This application is safe unless you take too much of the product and don't follow the label. As stated in the wiki it is not a carcinogen. That said there have been several studies over the years where chemicals were given in extremely high doses and the lab animals developed cancer. At normal levels these chemicals don't present any adverse effects. One thing to keep in mind is the biology and psychology is different from one person to another and you may find you have a sensitivity to just about anything you are exposed to. I am bothered by topical application of products containing glycerin which is a rare condition. Fortunately it only causes light itching..... everybody is different. If you find you have a sensitivity to this product or anything else you can see a allergist but he is likely to prescribe something like diphenhydramine hydrochloride to deal with it. One thing I have noticed with this product is I have to take a double dose to get it to work compared to other generic versions and the original Benadryl.
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I used it more than twice a day. It didn't hurt anything so far. It surely helps with the itching.
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It's a little late for this reply, but I used this during pregnancy and it helped a lot with nausea. After a while it really bothered my legs and I had restless legs at the end of the pregnancy so I couldn't tolerate the itchy/stingy-ness. This was my third child and I wish I had known about it with my first two! - Amy
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Diphenhydramine HCL. Same as the majority of them. ugh. The ONLY one that ever worked for me s not on the market now. Excederin PM. It had the sme ingredient but efficient with it's additional compounds. (Some they messed up on then and had a mix rues of opioids) funny but off the market now, probably because of that.
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I treated myself for over a month. I still itch. This started back (itching) when I was stationed in Korea. It happened every year but now it won't go away. I am going to try Dr Sebi blood purifier. I think it is something happening from the inside. It's been over a year and I still itch. I don't know what to tell you. If you find something that helps, please let me know.
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Yes. The Vet's Best is a dietary supplement you can give daily or as you see fit for your dog's needs. Benadryl is more of a relief measure when your pooch is really having a bad itching reaction and needs some medicinal support to relieve the allergic symptoms.
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I believe you can...it is very mild. My grandson has eczema and I use it on him and he says it stops the itch...it has no scent, and it was recommended by my dermatologist...I have dry skin and psoraisis...I love it.
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From what I understand it works fairly well for some people. However, be aware of this product. It also seems that a pretty significant number of people who have tried this product (including myself) have a really bad allergic reaction to it which leads to very angry hives wherever it is applied. I suggest you test it on a small area of skin before committing to a larger area use to avoid this outcome.
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I don't know how it compares but I can tell you that this really works well. Been using it for years. Usually start taking it in March to prevent or minimize allergies in the spring. Used to get really bad red itch eyes with nasal congestion. Haven't had them in years.
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I would certainly do so. It's a great product that helped my son quite well. He's no longer using the doctor's prescribed ointment, which contained steroids, and his skin feels soft and is no longer itchy.Good luck.
959054
I can't answer that with 100% cetainancy. But for my dog it help any itch no matter the cause.
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Hey R.Stabler, I did a little research on this Sleep Aid because I have been taking it for a long time, what I found out was it causes your major organs to be sluggish,I also noticed when I take a whole one it gives me a back ache, no doubt it's kidneys, I still take it but I only take half now it seems to work fine.