Forget the over the counter creams and lotions-they're worthless. An antihistamine like claritin at least 20mg a day for mild PI (higher than suggested doses are harmless). For more severe cases, call your family doc and ask for a Medrol Dose Pack with one refill- its an oral tapering steroid. It'll give you relief with the first dose. The steroid shot works of course, but smart docs don't use it anymore- its too high of a dose and persists in the system longer than needed.
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