This antihistamine was prescribed by my skin specialist (at Specialist Skin Centre). I’ve tried many different anti-histamines and so far this works the best for me. When I feel very itchy and a bout of flare up is about to start, I normally pop one tablet.
Fast acting: Takes effect in less than two hours. Itchiness is greatly reduced, and I can feel my skin calming down. And it lasts as long as 24 hours! I try to avoid relying on oral steroids, so Xyzal is a lifesaver for me.
Unlike other antihistamines, you can’t buy this off the shelf/pharmacy counter. It needs doctor’s prescription. Another similar drug I have tried is zyrtec.
This antihistamine is also known as Levocetirizine. I usually take a 5mg tablet at night when flare ups appear. By the next morning, I feel better.
i suffer from Eczema and what i do is just take as much vitamins A, C and E supplements plus some topical corticosteroid to remedy the itch.
Eczema is really so itchy and i cant help but scratch it. Corticosteroid is a heaven sent because it can relieve the itchiness and redness. |