These approaches are geared to decrease the irritation in the itchy skin. Skin moisturizers are a mainstay of itch control by avoiding dryness. The skin moisturizers don't actually treat itch but rather treat a cause of itch.^11-15

Compression garments are used mainly to control scarring and some have suggested that itch is also aided. However, most itch wounds are not prone to hypertrophic scar and compression is not indicated. In general, compression does not appear to help itch.¹³

Colloidal oatmeal baths have been reported to be beneficial but are not frequently used. These baths and cool water baths appear to at least temporarily decrease skin irritation.¹³

Massage therapy for itch appears to work initially. However, long-term use has not been universally accepted as being as beneficial for itch as it has for anxiety.^12-14

Biofeedback and a host of psychological coping techniques appear to be quite beneficial when used in conjunction with a pharmacological method.