Approximately eight months ago, I contacted Nature's Willow about their itch relief lotion, which was no longer available. I immediately received a response from Michelle Mills.
I had used the itch relief lotion for my frequent outbreak of chronic urticaria (hives). I want to add that I have seen an allergist/immunologist.
I told Michelle that was the only thing that seemed to help the itching. Her response included the information that the itch lotion was very similar to their pain relieving cream. She suggested getting a tube of the pain relief cream, Willow Balm, and trying that on my hives and if it was a little strong, I could mix it with some regular unscented lotion. It's not too strong for me - just perfect - relief from itching.
OMG - a miracle, and anybody who ever had chronic hives will understand that is not an understatement!
Michelle went on to say it’s a great hack for itchy skin when the lemongrass formulation in the current itch relieving cream isn’t quite strong enough.
The menthol in the lotion was 0.5%, the menthol in the pain relief cream is 3%. That extra 2.5% menthol does the trick - the pain relief cream is more effective than the previous itch relief lotion.
I am not exaggerating when I say that within minutes of applying the pain relief cream, the itch from the hives is not only relieved, but gone!
By using the pain relief cream, I only have to use an OTC oral antihistamine infrequently, which greatly pleases me.
I told my allergist/immunologist what I was using to control my chronic hives (the Nature's Willow cream and the OTC antihistamine, as needed), and he agreed this was the best course of treatment for my hives, which hopefully will eventually resolve on its own. It has now been one year of hive breakouts, so I keep my fingers crossed that it will resolve sooner rather than later. I understand chronic hives can last for years.
I truly believe the name of this product should add 'itch relief' to 'pain relief'. It could benefit so many of us that suffer from hives.
Needless to say, I now have the product on auto-ship. I don't ever want to be without it.
Thank you, Michelle, thank you to Nature's Willow!