Here are the details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials of some anti-itch creams available in the UK:
- E45 Itch Relief Cream 100g
- Product details: cream containing lauromacrogols 3%w/w urea 5%w/w
- Positive aspects: rapid relief from the itch of eczema, treats and soothes problem, dry skin conditions, non-greasy, moisturizing, and quickly absorbed to soothe your skin, dermatologically tested, allergy screened, and perfume-free
- Negative aspects: none mentioned
- Purchase options and add-ons: available on Amazon
- Customer rating: 96% positive over the last 12 months
- Price: $19.16
- ANTI-ITCH CREAM- diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2%, zinc acetate 0.1% cream
- Product details: diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2%, zinc acetate 0.1% cream
- Positive aspects: temporary relief from pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor burns, minor skin irritation, rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, etc.
- Negative aspects: none mentioned
- Purchase options and add-ons: available on DailyMed
- Customer rating: none mentioned
- Price: not mentioned
- Sarna Original Anti-Itch Lotion for Dry Skin, Insect Bites, Sunburn, Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac, 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- Product details: camphor 0.5%
- Positive aspects: best for itch from dry skin, insect bites, sunburn, poison ivy/oak/sumac, and winter itch, steroid-free, cools and soothes irritated skin, safe for daily use, fast-acting
- Negative aspects: none mentioned
- Purchase options and add-ons: available on Amazon
- Customer rating: 87% positive over the last 12 months
- Price: from $14.12
- Gold Bond Pain & Itch Relief Cream with 4% Lidocaine
- Product details: lidocaine 4%
- Positive aspects: strongest medication available without a prescription, steroid-free
- Negative aspects: contains methylparaben
- Purchase options and add-ons: available on Healthline
- Customer rating: mixed reviews
- Price: not mentioned
- Emollients
- Product details: moisturizing treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it
- Positive aspects: cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture, help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of dry, itchy, or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis
- Negative aspects: aqueous cream can cause burning, stinging, itching, and redness for some people, especially children with atopic dermatitis
- Purchase options and add-ons: available from a pharmacy without a prescription
- Customer rating: none mentioned
- Price: not mentioned
Based on the search results, the available anti-itch creams in the UK have different ingredients, positive and negative aspects, and purchase options. It is important to read the product details and customer reviews before purchasing to ensure that the cream is suitable for the specific skin condition and needs.
