Witch Hazel: A Cheap and Natural Itch Reliever

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Pinky
Dec 13, 2011 7:11 pm
This is not an innovation, since witch hazel has been around forever, but I recently saw an article in the Phoenix magazine which confirmed what I have thought about using it with every flange change - it makes a GREAT itch reliever!  What I didn't know is it apparently also discourages yeast growth - sometimes a problem for me due to antibiotics.



It's all natural, very soothing and CHEAP. Let it dry,then use your skin prep and apply flange.  I thought of it because my mom used to treat our insect bites with it when we were kids.       

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Past Member
Dec 13, 2011 8:29 pm
Hi pinky thats a great idea one i wouldnt have thought of,and i do have a very itchy skin ,certainly a cheap and handy to have around..ty for sharing this  with us. will  update you when ive tried it... tc ambies..
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Daffodil
Dec 21, 2011 3:40 am
I have always LOVED Witch Hazel!! Never thought to use it around my stoma... I also have ovarian cancer, so am interested in anyone else "like me!"  



Merry Christmas to All!!



Fondly,

Mollie
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Dec 31, 2011 9:41 pm
I'm a supra-fan of witch hazel. i use it every time i change