Dermatologists recommend the best anti-itch creams to soothe eczema, bug bites, and rashes. They also explain active ingredients to look for when shopping.

Best cream with menthol: Sarna Original Anti-Itch Lotion — $33.00 If you’re not comfortable with a using a steroid-based cream, this Sarna Anti-Itch lotion can be the next best thing to try.

For those in-between times, consider an anti-itch cream, like an oatmeal-based lotion, that can be used for relief as needed. Size Many anti-itch creams come in very small 1- to 3-ounce tubes.