Itchy skin is annoying and can seriously disrupt your daily life. Scratching only irritates your skin further, leading to even more itching.

Break the cycle and treat your itchy skin with a cream or ointment. This will soothe your skin and relieve the itching, giving your skin the opportunity to heal properly.

Where does itching come from?

Itching isn't a skin condition in itself. It's a signal that your skin is out of balance. This happens when nerve endings in the skin become irritated. This irritation can have various causes, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and any skin conditions you may have.

Common causes of itching include:

• Dry skin
  Cold, dry air, frequent showering, and aging cause the skin to lose moisture. The skin barrier weakens, making you more likely to experience itching.
• Skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis
  Inflammatory reactions in the skin often cause persistent itching, sometimes in combination with redness, scaling or cracks.
• Contact with irritants
  Soap, perfume, detergent, or synthetic clothing can irritate the skin. A contact allergy can also cause itching.
• Damaged skin or wounds
  Itching is a common occurrence during the healing process of wounds, scars or burns.
• Sensitive areas such as the anus or intimate skin
  The skin here is thin and delicate. Friction, moisture, or feces can quickly lead to itching and irritation.

The cause of itching varies from person to person and situation to situation. Therefore, not every treatment is suitable for every type of itching.

Can you use the same products for every type of itching?

No, that's not always wise. What helps with dry skin isn't automatically suitable for eczema, wounds, or anal problems. It's important to first determine the cause of the itching.

General guidelines for itching:

• In case of dryness and a tight feeling, the focus is on hydrating and restoring the skin barrier.
• For irritated or damaged skin , rest, protection and support for wound healing are important.
• If you have very sensitive or allergy-prone skin, it is best to choose hypoallergenic products without perfume.
• For specific areas , such as the anus or intimate skin, use products that have been specially developed for this.

If you are unsure about the cause of your itching or if you have multiple complaints at the same time, it is important to choose products that suit your situation.

Care products that can help with itching

Depending on the cause of the itching, there are various products that can support and soothe the skin. Below you'll find an overview of care products commonly used for itching.

AnaMel: care for anal itching

AnaMel is a skin ointment for anal itching, wounds, hemorrhoids, and other anal discomfort. The ointment is made with pure honey. Honey supports the skin's natural healing process and helps reduce symptoms.
AnaMel has been specially developed for use around the anus and is therefore suitable for this sensitive skin area.

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DerMel: honey ointment for irritated skin

DerMel is an ointment made with pure honey. This honey ointment has antibacterial properties, soothes the skin, and supports wound healing.
DerMel can be used for, among other things:

• eczema
• superficial wounds
• gorges
• stains
• diaper rash
• chapped skin and lips
• scars

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AT14 Skincare: for dry or very sensitive skin

AT14 Skincare was developed in collaboration with allergists and dermatologists and is truly hypoallergenic. The products are suitable for all skin types, but especially for dry and/or (very) sensitive skin.

The AT14 skin care line includes:

• Anti-dandruff shampoo
• Shampoo
• Scalp lotion
• Face cream
• Body cream
• Shower cream
• Hand cream

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ALHYDRAN: support for damaged skin

ALHYDRAN moisturizing cream is ideal for damaged skin, such as scars or burns. This cream, based on fresh aloe vera, nourishes and protects the skin and helps reduce symptoms such as itching, dryness, and redness.

ALHYDRAN also has a Special Care line that focuses on:

• extremely dry skin
• itchy skin
• eczema
• skin after medical treatment

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Skin-friendly clothing for itching

Clothing can also play a significant role in itching caused by a skin condition. Skin-friendly clothing soothes the skin and reduces friction.

DermaSilk is often used for:

• eczema
• contact allergy
• psoriasis
• lichen sclerosus
• other forms of sensitive or irritated skin

The special silk is breathable and non-irritating, which supports skin recovery.

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Protection against scratching in case of severe itching

Do you often scratch your skin because of the itch? Then protection can help. DermaSilk bandage gloves with or without fingers protect the skin and limit further damage.

There are also options for the torso or intimate area, such as soft shirts and comfortable underwear that are comfortable for itching, irritation, or redness. This gives your skin extra rest in addition to your daily skincare routine.

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• 3 tips against itching caused by eczema
• Anal itching: symptoms, causes and treatment
• What to do about an itchy rash
• 6 tips against an itchy scalp