Natural and Home Remedies
If you’d like to try more gentle, at-home approaches, here are some options people find soothing:
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Vaseline (petrolatum): Apply a thin layer before bed and slip on cotton gloves.
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Aloe vera: Choose pure aloe vera or creams with aloe (not gels with added ingredients).
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Colloidal oatmeal: Add to baths or use in moisturizers to protect your skin barrier.
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Virgin coconut oil: Naturally moisturizing with anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Diluted bleach soaks: Twice a week, soak hands or feet in a solution of one teaspoon of 6% bleach per gallon of warm water for 5–10 minutes.
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Wet wraps: Apply moisturizer, wrap the area in a damp cotton cloth, then cover with a dry one. This can calm extreme itching.
