There are many medications that can be used to control symptoms of neuropathic itch. A few treatment options physicians may prescribe based on the severity of symptoms and your individual health include:
Nonspecific itch-reducing household products or medications, such as
Calamine lotion
Camphor, menthol
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Capsaicin
Treatment of specific systemic disorders:
Diabetes medications (insulin, metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors) to stabilize blood sugar levels
Multiple sclerosis medications (interferon, corticosteroids) to treat long-term and treat flare-ups
Neurologic medications to reduce itch
Lidocaine
Amitriptyline
Pregabalin and gabapentin
Naltrexone
Botulinum injections (Botox) can reduce nerve over-activation
