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By Mayo Clinic staffOnce a rash has broken out, the following may help to soothe itching and swelling:
- Over-the-counter high-potency corticosteroid creams, such as hydrocortisone, especially within the first few days
- Calamine lotion
- Creams containing menthol, such as Sarna
- Oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others), which may also help you sleep better
- Cool-water tub soaks with over-the-counter colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)
- Cool, wet compresses for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day
