An Antipruritic is a drug which reduces pruritis, or itching. Most anti-pruritic drugs are antihistamines or mint-like substances such as menthol or camphor. Calamine lotion is a zinc-based anti-pruritic that has been used in this capacity for hundreds of years. A commonly used herbal antipruritic is olive oil, but its use can cause a worsening of many skin disorders caused by fungi, as they flourish in vegetable oils.

Pharmacologic agents