Diphenhydramine: The old fashioned remedy is calamine lotion. Diphenyhdramine (benadryl) is an OTC antihistamine that can help, but it may make you sleepy. Topical hydrocortisone (also OTC) may help localized areas. If itching is severe and all over, in severe cases your doctor may consider a brief course of an oral steroid (corticosteroid such as prednisone or medrol).
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