Ice can work for itching, also. When my kids had chicken pox I used a blow dryer on the cool setting to just blow on their itching sores. Also, if your doc will allow it, a little bit of witch hazel on a cotton ball will alleviate itching.

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G'night, darlin'. Sleep well.