Follow your friends suggestion and also follow these tips.
•A simple way to treat itching would be to have bath putting 2 cups of oatmeal in a tub with lukewarm water..
•In the bath water, add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. This would work well to provide relieve from itching.
•Taking bath with lukewarm water is also beneficial in treating the problem of itching.
•Take honey and cinnamon powder in equal proportions. Make a fine paste out of it and apply this on the affected area. This would stop itching.
•In a bathtub filled with water, add a cup of white vinegar. Soak the body for 5 to 10 minutes.
•Coat the affected area with a light paste of coconut oil and limejuice. This is a good remedy to cure itching.
•Neem is very useful in treating itchiness. Boil some neem leaves and pour the decoction in the boiling water. Applying neem oil on the affected area is also helpful.
•Include foods rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene, Vitamin E and zinc in the diet.
•A salt free diet is the best for itching problem. It is the best diet for itchy skin.
•Increase your intake of Vitamin C, beta-carotene, Vitamin E and zinc through diet by having foods rich in the above mentioned vitamins and minerals.
Hope these tips help you. Good Luck.