Treatment Alternatives.

Contact dermatitis. Treatment consists primarily of identifying the cause of the rash and then avoiding it. Sometimes, creams containing hydrocortisone or other stronger steroidal creams with or without wet dressings may help relieve redness and itching. It can take as long as two to four weeks for this type of dermatitis to clear up.

• Neurodermatitis. Getting you to stop scratching and to avoid further aggravating your skin are the treatment objectives. Accomplishing this may mean covering the affected area to prevent you from scratching it. Hydrocortisone and similar lotions and creams may help soothe your skin. You also may find that wet compresses provide relief. Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications are helpful for some people. Also, counseling can help you learn how your emotions and behaviors can fuel — or prevent — itching and scratching.

• Atopic dermatitis. Treatment typically consists of applying hydrocortisone-containing lotions to ease signs and symptoms. If your skin cracks open, your doctor may prescribe wet dressings with mildly astringent properties to contract your skin, reduce secretions and prevent infection. If itching is severe, your doctor may suggest you take antihistamines. Light therapy, which involves exposing your skin to controlled amounts of natural or artificial light, also may help prevent recurrences.

Atarax.

Atarax depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety. Therefore, Atarax is used to treat anxiety disorders and tension in stressful situations--before surgery, for example. Atarax may also increase the effects of other medicines, such as pain relievers and sedatives, so it is useful after surgery also. Atarax is also an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. This makes Atarax useful for treating allergic conditions, especially those that involve the skin, such as hives, itching, and rashes. Atarax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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