I have been having skin issue all my life... mostly minor or if I go to the dermatologist it will eventually go away in a few days. The worst ones I have happened last year, it's unbearable and super uncomfortable. It's everywhere and just plain unpleasant. I have started making lip balm then and noticed I could incorporate healing ingredients into a balm and use it that way conveniently and that's when I start my research and begin making my salve. I have been using them everyday as a moisturizer and whenever I sense a little itching. They don't completely immediately heal the discomfort, but it does give relief... and sometimes that's all you need, to stop the itches. I don't know about you, but for me if I am not itchy, then I won't scratch... because once I start scratching, it's not easy to stop. I have also been using the oil on my scalp too. Salve and oil may not be a fast cure, but it helps in the process to minimize tempting scratching situation.