how do I stop itching?

Submitted ⁨⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨rhacer@lemmy.world⁩ to ⁨nostupidquestions@lemmy.world⁩

Last winter it was really dry and cold and my ass cherks started itching. I, of course, scratched them. I apparently scratched too hard as I developed welts on both ass cheeks. The welts itch and I can’t stop scratching because I have no self control apparently.

I use lotion multiple times a day, I’ve used benadryl itch cream. Nothing seems to work. The itch is greatest after my workout and when I get in the shower. I thought maybe it was water temperature related, but I’ve gone from hot to cold and still itch like crazy.

I apparently need a cone of shame for my ass.

Anyone faced this before?

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Thorry84@feddit.nl ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
What did the doctor say? You may have a fungal infection, where the welts and itch aren’t caused by dryness or the scratching, but by the fungus. It’s actually really common and can be extremely annoying if left untreated. Some miconazole nitrate cream can really help out with this, just a few weeks of applying twice a day and it’ll clear up.

But never take medical advice from the internet, go see a doctor and ask them what to do.

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Hereforpron2@lemmynsfw.com ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
This is going to sound unhelpful, but the trick is just don’t itch. You have to rewire the part of your brain saying that scratching is how you make it itch less, and convince yourself that it’s the opposite–noticing the itch and not touching it is how you’ll make it go away. It’s a bit like getting into an ice cold pool, feeling all your muscles tense up and your breathing gets tight, and telling yourself that staying in is how you’ll get used to it. Fake it til you make it, then your brain will start to believe you.

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- rhacer@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Actually really helpful. Thank you. I am typically really good with self control. However, in this case I have proven to have none.
  
  Thanks for taking the time.
  
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  - Ledericas@lemm.ee ⁨49⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago
    take oral antihistamines(diphenhydramine, ceterezine, fexofenadine,etc), way more effective than the cream. if its through allergies, use this. also you might want to check for allergy tests. if it becomes persistant rash might want to see a doctor in case its a chronic thing.
    
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  - Hereforpron2@lemmynsfw.com ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    As a fellow itchy person, of course! Happy to help!
    
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- TomatenMark@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Can confirm Mosquitobites and such go away in less than a day if you dont scratch it
  
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scytale@lemmy.zip ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Hydrocortisone cream. I don’t know how I can live without that magic cream.

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HuskerNation@lemmy.zip ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Ok are you sure it’s just dry skin? I once had MRSA and it spread to my ass cheeks, itched like crazy and the welts were huge.

Another thing could be allergies to something. I was taking Ozempic to help control diabetes and it did dry out my skin and my legs and ass were always itching.

It also it turned a patch of my skin on my head grey that would constantly flake along with my eyebrows

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SolidShake@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Hydrocortisone

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fraksken@infosec.pub ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
What the rest said… Go to a doctor to have it looked at.

Maybe pubic lice?

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pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
I find a nice large bandage helps. The difference in how it feels under my fingers gives me just enough pause that I get a chance to notice and stop myself.

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FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Bruh you LITERALLY just posted this here like 20 minutes ago. Really?

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- rhacer@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  I am completely unaware of a double post, so unsure how that happened.
  
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  - FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    I don’t believe you. The other psot has a slightly different worded title. I don’t believe it was an accident.
    
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