IrishDan wrote:
Itching is normal during the early stages of growing a beard. It doesn't last long, maybe a week or so. Some jojoba oil will help relieve the itching. Also lanolin cream is good. Sudocrem and E45 skin cream will also help.

Get yourself the oil as you'll need it anyway for grooming your beard as it gains more length.

Regarding the lanolin. Do you have any experience using lanolin in place of beard balm? Isn't comparable or do I need to bite the bullet and buy some actual balm?