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I have insane itching after shingles that only bothers me at night. is there any help besides more pills? i need sleep.
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Itching from shingle: It is safe to apply calamine or benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion to the shingles lesions, please do not use any hydrocortisone creams, I hope you can get relieve. Good luck.
Answered 7/7/2017
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See below: Pramoxine/calamine lotion (available OTC) is effective for itching from shingles.
Answered 7/7/2015
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