Treatments to control itching

Itchy skin can be a difficult problem to control.

Many people with polycythaemia vera in particular suffer from itchy skin.

Itching can be a particularly difficult problem to control. There are a variety of treatments to try. You may have to experiment to find a combination of treatments and self-care that works the best for you: find many more tips here. These treatments may offer relief:

  • Creams
  • Ranitidine
  • Antihistamines
  • Anti-depressants
  • Light therapy