What is Itch Cream?
The term itch cream is a bit of a misnomer, as it sounds a bit like a cream intended to cause itching. In fact, itch cream is meant to stop itching, so it is more suited to the term anti-itch cream. No matter what it is called, however, it is intended to treat itching and irritation. Some itch creams also treat inflammation. There are many types and brands of itch cream, and some are sold over the counter (OTC) while others require a doctor’s prescription. One type of itch cream contains hydrocortisone, a type of steroid. This type may be used in treating skin conditions that cause itching, such as eczema. These creams may also help in treating seborrhea, which is marked by scaly, reddened patches of skin. However, most OTC itch creams that contain hydrocortisone only include a small amount of it, which may cause them to be less effective than a cream a doctor can prescribe. OTC hydrocortisone itch creams typically contain one percent or less hydrocortisone. In fact, even those product
