Itching to scratch? Finding products to ease the urge

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Itching to scratch? Finding products to ease the urge

Sarah Mooney

Sarah Mooney

Itchy collage

Itchy skin is a frequent complaint and can be frustrating, but finding the cause can entail a long process of elimination. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at some common reasons for itchy skin and how pharmacists can offer relief

The mention of itchy skin to a community pharmacist is likely to conjure up memories of playing Tetris using vaguely prescribed quantities of bulky cr