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hlthe2b

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1. yes... they both have antihistamine functions (zyrtec, cetirazine blocks H-1 receptors) & Pepsid (famotidine, blocks H-2

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Wed Mar 19, 2025, 03:19 PM

Mar 19

So, together they are working to block two different receptors that can cause itch-producing histamine release. Typically only recommended for more serious allergic responses like poison oak, ivy.

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new discovery for rash/itching [View all] markie Mar 19 OP

yes... they both have antihistamine functions (zyrtec, cetirazine blocks H-1 receptors) & Pepsid (famotidine, blocks H-2 hlthe2b Mar 19 #1

I just lop on some DE (human food grade), rub it in. Suckers die in a flash. GreenWave Mar 19 #2

DE? progressoid Mar 19 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author jayschool2013 Mar 19 #4

For rashes?? Amaryllis Mar 19 #6

I should delete my post. jayschool2013 Mar 19 #10

Likely diatomaceous earth-- which is mostly silica (so caution breathing it) but food grade used topically hlthe2b Mar 19 #11

OK thanks. progressoid Mar 19 #12

I would have appreciated this when we lived in FL birdographer Mar 19 #5

Me too. progressoid Mar 19 #7

Did you try what pros use..."tecnu" on the affected areas? FailureToCommunicate Mar 19 #8

tried it markie Mar 19 #13

Gonna have to remember that Katcat Mar 19 #9

Interesting. Many years ago I tried Pepcid once for my acid reflux (Got some for free) Wiz Imp Mar 19 #14