Dermacool Plus 2% Menthol Aqueous Cream – 100g

Product Information

Do not take menthol cream, lotion, and ointment by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn). In Graves' disease ( thyrotoxicosis), increased blood flow, skin temperature and decreased itch threshold mediated by the increase in thyroid hormones, lead to the itch. Pruritus associated with myxoedema and hypothyroidism is rare, and if present, is more likely the result of xerosis ( dry skin). A thorough history can identify constitutional symptoms that may point towards an underlying systemic disease. Drug triggers such as opioids may be identified, especially if the commencement of the drug relates to the itch. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Hepatogenic pruritus is more common in intrahepatic than extrahepatic cholestasis. Examples of intrahepatic cholestasis are that associated with chronic viral hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, pregnancy-related cholestasis. Extra- hepatic cholestasis is associated with pressure on the bile ducts, eg from pancreatic tumours or pseudocysts. In absence of signs of skin disease patients require a thorough history and an examination that should place special emphasis on examining for enlarged lymph nodes and hepatosplenomegaly There is no cure for psoriasis, however, certain moisturizers and creams help minimize the itchy patches and relieve the symptoms.Paraneoplastic itch is associated with lymphoma, especially Hodgkin lymphoma, leukaemia or a solid organ tumour (eg lung, colon, brain). To determine the best anti-itch creams, we spoke to several board-certified dermatologists to find out which products they recommend. Those we spoke with included: If you are allergic to menthol cream, lotion, and ointment; any part of menthol cream, lotion, and ointment; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and

In Hodgkin lymphoma, pruritus is thought to be caused by histamine release, which may be related to eosinophilia.

What treatment is available for itch?

Systemic diseases may cause generalised pruritus. This is sometimes called metabolic itch. There is nothing wrong with the skin itself, at least until it's been scratched. All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical You may also be offered a vitamin K supplement. This is because ICP can affect your absorption of vitamin K, which is important for healthy blood clotting. UDCA is considered safe to take in pregnancy, although it is prescribed on what is known as an "informed consent" basis as it has not been properly tested in pregnancy. It is usually only prescribed by a hospital doctor.