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Keep the itchy area cool and moist. Put cloths soaked in ice water on the rash a few times a day. Too much wetting and drying will dry the skin, which can increase itching. Keep cool, and stay out of the sun. Heat makes itching worse. You might also add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath product such as Aveeno. Avoid scratching as much as possible. Scratching leads to more scratching. Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at night to prevent scratching. Wear cotton clothing. Do not wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin. Use gentle soaps such as Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, or Oil of Olay and use as little soap as possible. Do not use deodorant soaps. Wash your clothes with a mild soap such as CheerFree or Ecover rather than a detergent. Rinse twice to remove all traces of the soap. Do not use strong detergents.