The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Itches

Joe Graedon - December 8, 2022

Medical Jargon Baffles, Demeans and Damages Patients!

Joe Graedon - May 16, 2022

How to Prevent and Stop the Itch of Mosquito Bites FAST!

Terry Graedon - May 5, 2024 - 17 comments

How Can You Ease Scalp Itchiness?

Persistent scalp itchiness can be extremely hard to treat. Readers offer possible solutions; we advise them to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks.

Terry Graedon - July 5, 2021

Stopping Antihistamine Leads to Unbelievable Itching

Joe Graedon - June 14, 2021

Can Listerine Cure Itchy Scalp Symptoms?

Joe Graedon - March 8, 2021

Pharmacy Refused Return of 28 Unused Tubes

Joe Graedon - October 18, 2020

Hot Water for Itches

Joe Graedon - January 6, 2020

Do Doctors Know About Zyrtec Antihistamine Withdrawal ?

Joe Graedon - April 15, 2019

Bug Bites that Blister Respond to Hot Water

What do you do when you have really itchy bug bites? OTC anti-itch creams are not always that effective. You may be surprised how well hot water works.

Joe Graedon - July 9, 2018

Why Would Vicks VapoRub Soothe Poison Ivy Itch?

Have you ever wondered why hot water can ease a poison ivy itch or the itch of a mosquito bite? We think it's all about TRP. We think TRP might explain why Vicks VapoRub might also work.