Itchy Rash Care Checklist

Apply cool, wet packs to the itchy areas. Repeat as needed.

A humidifier in the room may help.

Adding colloidal oatmeal to your bath water can help to relieve dryness and itching. Colloidal oatmeal solution contains finely ground oatmeal that forms a protective barrier on the surface of the skin, which helps to seal in moisture.

Keep your nails clean and short to reduce damaging your skin when you can’t help but scratch.

If you find yourself scratching without noticing, consider wearing soft gloves.

Instead of scratching the itch, try rubbing, vibration or pressure to avoid breaking the skin.

Adding a good moisturizer can help with itching. A good moisturizer will contain humectants and emollients. Humectants draw water into the skin, while emollients form a protective film over the skin’s surface, which helps lock in moisture which helps with itching..

Activities such as reading, watching TV, listening to music or engaging in social activities can help you get your mind off the itch.

Take anti-itch medications as directed if the itching is not manageable. Your cancer care team can prescribe medications.

Here’s a list of simple but effective suggestions you can include in your
everyday hygiene regime to take care of any itchy rash after chemo.

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