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Step 1
Determine the cause of your itch. This isn't always easy but think back to the first time you discovered the rash. If it was on your lower legs, you may have come into contact with poison ivy or another plant irritant. If the itching is limited to your head, it could be lice. If you can figure out a likely cause for your itch, you should eliminate the cause from your life immediately.
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Step 2
Oatmeal is good for you; your mother told you that as a child and when you're itchy, it's still good advice. If your itch is localized, make a small oatmeal compress and apply it to the area for an hour. Alternately, use a commercial oatmeal bath soak or make your own by putting a cup of dry oatmeal into your food processor and blending it until it is a fine powder. Soak in a warm oatmeal bath for thirty minutes.
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Step 3
Get out the mentholated rub.Vicks Vapor Rub does wonders for clearing up itching caused by contact dermatitis and other skin irritations.
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Step 4
Try a baking soda scrub. Using a wet washcloth, sprinkle baking soda onto the itchy area and rub it in vigorously. This will provide temporary relief from the itching and will assist in drying out a weepy rash.
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Step 5
Get some much needed relief from your hair dryer. Turn it to the hottest setting and wave it back and forth over the itchy area. The heat mimics scratching but you won't damage the skin tissue. Keep the hair dryer moving to prevent burns.
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Step 6
Take an antihistamine. If your itching is the result of an allergy to poison ivy or another substance, an antihistamine will stop the rash from spreading and allow the present rash to heal.
