i'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. burns can be very painful and the healing process can be uncomfortable too. it's important not to scratch or pick at the burn site while it heals because this can lead to scarring. i hope the emergency room gave you some written instructions on how to care for your burn. here is a link to a webmd article about burn care but this mainly refers to mild burns. to your question if the itching is keeping you up at night and assuming you're a healthy individual you can try taking an over-the-counter antihistamine such as benadryl (diphenhydramine). it not only will calm down the itching but will make you feel drowsy. read the label instructions very carefully and take this only as directed. i hope you're receiving follow-up care for your burn. please see your health care provider regularly until it's fully healed. your provider will be able to provide specific instructions on how to care for your burn. feel better soon!
i recently burned my upper thigh really bad. now it's itching. it's keeping me up at night. how can i stop the itching? . i burned my upper thigh with boiling soup. the emergency room said it was almost 3rd degree in some places. it has been 2 weeks since the incident and now it itches so bad it is driving me crazy. i need to sleep. how can i stop the itching?