Though nothing has worked effectively to alleviate my itching back for 3 years, I continue to try to find a remedy! Most recently I have been spraying my back with a solution called Pharmacaine which is 10% lidocaine. It helped a bit, but when one is desperate, "mind over matter" may come into play. I have used every possible ointment available - unless applied consistently 3x a day - none of them work. I recently applied Capsaicin - a BIG amount. That worked to relieve the itch, but it burned quite ALOT. I know that if I had COLD water running on my back all day, it wouldn't
itch. but I can't get much done in life living under a waterfall!!