Dermographia itch

Beta alanine is a otc supplement that is typically used as a preworkout supplement. It kills the itch for me…I buy the NOW BRAND on Amazon and take 750 mg every 4 hours as needed…been taking it for over 6 years…

It might help to take an earlier generation antihistamine like Benadryl
at night. Your physician may try a different dosing schedule or combination
treatment if you are otherwise healthy. Your lifestyle and occupation can dictate what you can take safely.
Melatonin can aid in sleep induction and is less likely to give AM drowsiness.
Have you had any allergy testing?

Low dose doxepin worked when i had this issue. Nothing else worked.

@seniormed what is “an earlier generation” Benadryl?

Also, does Benadryl affect the liver long term like Tylenol and other OTC and prescriptions do? With my fatty liver disease that is always foremost on my mind when considering any medications.

Hi! Know how frustrating that itch is!!! I take Benadryl and am on my six shot of Dupixent. Dupixent is the only thing that helped. Tried everything.

Hope this helps you.

Thank you for your reply. I will try that.

Good evening @markgventnor. I was so happy to read your post. I heartedly applaud your response about Dupixent. I truly don't think I could have survived the "itch" that was not only controlling but also taking my life. I just started my 18th month of twice-a-month pen injections. It is so wonderful that I have no outside atopic itches and none of the interior neuropathic itch.

Yes, your response helped me remember how fortunate I am. I will see my dermatologist in a few days. She is going to be thrilled, especially when she sees legs and arms without scratch marks all over them.

May you be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris

You are so lucky that Dupixent worked!
My face has various tyoes if bumos and lesions. After almost 2 years they are still there. The type changes but topical rx has worked and i am giving up on dupixant.
I am not sure whats left.
I wonder if the guy has anything to do with it?

It might also help to stop the daytime antihistamine which can disturb sleep at night. Try 1/2 a Benadryl if you weigh less than 150 since it can cause drowsiness the next morning. If not a whole pill will probably help a lot. I’ve taken it for itchiness and it helps me sleep like a baby through the night with no waking. I don’t take daytime antihistamine anymore bc it caused me to wake at night too much.

So sorry to hear that! All I know is that my dermatologist told me that if Dupixent did not. work there are other things we can try. I don't know what they are? Perhaps your dr. could suggest other medications. Don't give up
Stay positive! Not sure what you meant about the "guy?"