antipruritic
Soothes irritated skin
Antipruritic describes something that relieves itching.
The term appears in medical and pharmaceutical contexts: an antipruritic cream, antipruritic medications.
As a noun, an antipruritic is any agent—lotion, drug, or treatment—that stops or reduces the urge to scratch.
Adrenal steroid hormone
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
- loratadineAntihistamine compound for allergies
hydroxyzine · menthol · camphor · benzocaine · lidocaine · phenol · coal tar · capsaicin
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
scabies · contact dermatitis · insect bites · chickenpox · poison ivy · cholestasis · fungal infection · dry skin
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
spray · patch · oral · tablet · injection · bath · compress · cool compress
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
rash · welts · bumps · flaking · burning · stinging · excoriation · swelling
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- local anestheticDrug blocking regional sensation
- counterirritantAgent relieving deeper pain
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
hydrocortisone
Adrenal steroid hormone
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
loratadine · hydroxyzine · menthol · camphor · benzocaine · lidocaine · phenol · coal tar · capsaicin
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
hives · scabies · contact dermatitis · insect bites · chickenpox · poison ivy · cholestasis · fungal infection · dry skin · sunburn
topical
Currently relevant or newsworthy
gel · spray · patch · oral · tablet · injection · bath · compress · cool compress · soak
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
irritation · rash · welts · bumps · flaking · burning · stinging · excoriation · swelling · discomfort
corticosteroid
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- local anestheticDrug blocking regional sensation
- counterirritantAgent relieving deeper pain
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
receptor · prostaglandin · cytokine · mast cell · sensitization
antipruriticirritant
Source of vexation
skin irritant · vesicant · caustic · inflammatory · pro-inflammatory