Ditch the itch. Nothing will invite infection faster than scratching an itchy sore. Oral antihistamines like Chlor-Trimeton and Benadryl reduce the urge to scratch, says Dr. Dexter. So will bathing in Aveeno, a commercial colloidal bath product made from oatmeal. Check your medicine cabinet.
Some medications produce an allergic-type reaction, causing eruptions to appear all over the skin.
Ask your doctor if a change in your medications is in order. Ask your doctor about these treatments. Bacterial infections are treated with a variety of antibiotics. Prescription antiviral medications include acyclovir for chickenpox and shingles. Scabies respond to prescription creams like Kwell and Scabene.