A variety of over-the-counter and prescription anti-itch drugs are available. Some plant products have been found to be effective anti-pruritics, others not.<unk> -chemical remedies include cooling, warming, soft stimulation. Topical antipruritics in the form of creams and sprays are often available over-the-counter. Oral anti-itch drugs also exist and are usually prescription drugs. The active ingredients usually belong to the following classes: * Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) * Corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone topical cream; see topical steroid * Counterirritants, such as mint oil, menthol, or camphor * Crotamiton (trade name Eurax) is an antipruritic agent available as a cream or lotion, often used to treat scabies. Its mechanism of action remains unknown. * Local anesthetics, such as benzocaine topical cream (Lanacane) Phototherapy is helpful for severe itching, especially if caused by kidney failure. The common type of light used is UVB. Sometimes scratching relieves isolated itches, hence the existence of devices such as the back scratcher. Often, however, scratching only offers temporary relief and can intensify itching, even causing further damage to the skin, dubbed the "itch-scratch cycle". The mainstay of therapy for dry skin is maintaining adequate skin moisture and topical emollients. No studies have been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of emollient creams, cooling lotions, topical corticosteroids, topical antidepressants, systemic antihistamines, systemic antidepressants, systemic anticonvulsants, and phototherapy on chronic itchiness of unknown origin. The effectiveness of therapeutic options for people who are terminally ill with malignant cancer is not known.
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