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<blockquote data-quote="Pipp" data-source="post: 1733566" data-attributes="member: 100904"><p>[USER=408573]@Guzzler[/USER]. I have had problems with itchy rashes since childhood. I use topical steroid ointments when prescribed, in varying strengths depending on how bad. I don't notice an increase in blood glucose levels with ointments but do if I have to take steroid tablets. </p><p>To minimise the need for steroid creams and ointments I bathe in a warm bath with added sea salt, , use no soap, use Diprobase cream as soap substitute, then apply Doublebase emollient to wet skin before gently patting skin dry. If I have a flare up first line of defence is to increase antihistimines which I take daily on advice of dermatologist. It helps most of the time, but I sleep a lot. If this doesn't work I go on to steroid creams, then steroid tablets. By using the Diprobase and Double base daily and the mild dose antihistimine I have managed to reduce the flare ups from most days to perhaps 3or 4 times a year. I also find out, then avoid any triggers for the itching allergic response. There is no worse torture for me than having sore inflamed skin. I hope you can find a remedy to suit you soon, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pipp, post: 1733566, member: 100904"] [USER=408573]@Guzzler[/USER]. I have had problems with itchy rashes since childhood. I use topical steroid ointments when prescribed, in varying strengths depending on how bad. I don't notice an increase in blood glucose levels with ointments but do if I have to take steroid tablets. To minimise the need for steroid creams and ointments I bathe in a warm bath with added sea salt, , use no soap, use Diprobase cream as soap substitute, then apply Doublebase emollient to wet skin before gently patting skin dry. If I have a flare up first line of defence is to increase antihistimines which I take daily on advice of dermatologist. It helps most of the time, but I sleep a lot. If this doesn't work I go on to steroid creams, then steroid tablets. By using the Diprobase and Double base daily and the mild dose antihistimine I have managed to reduce the flare ups from most days to perhaps 3or 4 times a year. I also find out, then avoid any triggers for the itching allergic response. There is no worse torture for me than having sore inflamed skin. I hope you can find a remedy to suit you soon, too. [/QUOTE]
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