Hey friend my rheumatologist prescribed me some triamolocini 0.5 cream and it’s great for rashes, itching and pain 🙏🏽😇😀
October 10
Itching with lupus is so frustrating — and rubbing alcohol does sting, so it's worth exploring some gentler options! A MyLupusTeam member actually swears by witch hazel as an alternative — it soothes without the burn.
Here are some creams and remedies that members and doctors recommend:
- Hydrocortisone cream — an Show Full Answer
Itching with lupus is so frustrating — and rubbing alcohol does sting, so it's worth exploring some gentler options! A MyLupusTeam member actually swears by witch hazel as an alternative — it soothes without the burn.
Here are some creams and remedies that members and doctors recommend:
- Hydrocortisone cream — an over-the-counter option that can calm itching
- Triamcinolone cream — a prescription topical steroid, often used with a cotton ball application
- Clobetasol propionate 0.05% — a stronger prescription cream (used in two-week cycles)
- Ice packs — not a cream, but placing ice directly on itchy spots can bring fast relief
- Compression sleeves or leggings — another non-cream trick members swear by For longer-term relief, a doctor may also consider oral medications or injections like omalizumab if topical options aren't enough.
Always check with your healthcare provider before starting new creams or medications, especially if you're already on lupus treatments, to avoid any interactions.
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