Starting from Scratch: Treat Your Itch! with Dr. Diego Dasilva

😣 Still itching even after taking antihistamines? You’re not alone—and there are better solutions.

In this episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare, host Dr. Shannon C. Trotter welcomes back Dr. Diego Ruiz da Silva, a dermatologist who runs a dedicated itch clinic, to share the most effective treatments for chronic itch. Together, they reveal why antihistamines often fail and explore the therapies that truly bring relief.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why antihistamines only work for specific itch types (like hives).

How daily moisturizing restores the skin barrier and reduces irritation.

The best way to use thick, bland moisturizers after bathing.

Natural options: omega-3s and oral ceramides for internal support.

Off-label medications like gabapentin for interrupting the itch-anxiety cycle.

The role of narrow-band UVB phototherapy in reducing inflammation.

How home phototherapy units are becoming more accessible (and sometimes insurance-covered).

Why neuropathic itch may respond to medications borrowed from pain management.

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Diego Ruiz da Silva:
Dr. Ruiz da Silva is a board-certified dermatologist recognized for his expertise in chronic itch management. His compassionate, evidence-based approach helps patients regain comfort and confidence.

📌 If you’ve been struggling with itching that won’t quit, this episode provides practical, dermatologist-approved solutions that go beyond the usual advice.

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