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You can use calamine lotion or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to reduce or alleviate the itch.

For topical relief, the American Dermatological Association recommends calamine lotion, which has cooling properties.

I was lathered up in calamine lotion and had swallowed a bucketful of antihistamines with my morning orange juice.

To minimize the urge to scratch, Houshmand suggested first washing the affected area with tepid water and gentle soap and then applying calamine lotion or an anti-itch cream, such as 1 percent hydrocortisone.

There’s no specific treatment for the rash, other than remedies like calamine lotion, the department said.