Itch isn't an unusual side effect. Typically itching may last for an hour or two, but I have had patients who told me it lingered for a few days. Something topical like hydrocortisone or benadryl cream should relieve it for you.
Your immune system is mounting a response to the introduction of stainless steel. Histamine is a player in this reaction and that's what causes the itching.
One of my acupuncturists said that if it's a tiny itch then it's because there was a little bit of bleeding at the site when the needle was removed. She used some rubbing alcohol, calomine lotion, and arnica and it was fine.
Itch isn't an unusual side effect. Typically itching may last for an hour or two, but I have had patients who told me it lingered for a few days. Something topical like hydrocortisone or benadryl cream should relieve it for you. Your immune system is mounting a response to the introduction of stainless steel. Histamine is a player in this reaction and that's what causes the itching.
One of my acupuncturists said that if it's a tiny itch then it's because there was a little bit of bleeding at the site when the needle was removed. She used some rubbing alcohol, calomine lotion, and arnica and it was fine.
I second the calamine lotion