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Anti-itch creams Anti-itch cream is one way to soothe itchy skin. You may consider trying a cream that contains hydrocortisone.

A catch-all treatment for eczema, dermatitis and insect bites, hydrocortisone cream provides near-instant relief for itching, irritation and swelling.

Want to try using cortisone cream on your complexion? “Low-potency cortisone creams, like over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1%, are the safest option for facial use,” says Kopelman.

These creams, often marketed as fairness or anti-itch creams, are being prescribed rampantly by general physicians and alternative medicine practitioners.

Cream of the crop Generally, he added, the best value you’ll find are creams, and he’s a fan of Dollar Tree’s CareAll brand arthritis and muscle pain relief cream.