Atopic dermatitis?

Question

i have itching like carzy and using cortizone cream the only thing i get relief from is taking benadryl but it makes me fall asleep, i have 2 ques. one is how long should something like this last the itching is so severe its just miserable, is it normal to last over a week or so? second question is the benadry that makes me fall asleep does at least stop the itching temporarily, but i see they have one that says it wont cause drowsiness, now does anyone know it this one would still stop the itching? Because my friend said they have have differnt ingredients and the non drowsy one may not help the itching..i appreciate any suggestions at all-any thing else that may get rid of this-i havent went to dr because have no ins-and cant affors it till payday-thanks

Additional Details

someone asked how big of an area it covered, well basically it all over-my arms, legs, back and stomach a bit on chest and neck-but not feet hands or back of neck-must have had alleric reaction to something but dont know what-and i wonder how long these things last its been 5 days already

Answer 1

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Hi. You can use Benadryl for nighttime itching, and try Claritin for the daytime. If the rash came out of nowhere, would consider it an allergic reaction. Have you used a new soap or laundry det. or skin lotion?? Try washing skin with Dove for sensitive skin, try moisturize with light coating of Vaseline, and keep trying the hydrocortisone. Hope it gets better :)

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thank you

Answer 2

how big of an area does this cover...i have 2 remedies for you..
SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
spray chilled vinegar to stop the pain,
apply a paste made with vinegar and cornstarch to draw out the itch..

also recommend drinking 1-2 teaspoons in a glass of water 3 times daily..add some honey if you need to..

good luck

Answer 3

put neem oil on it. then, start taking neem bark capsules and 1 table spoon of coconut oil per day. then you won't have atopic dermatitis anymore.