Sorry, it's me again. I wanted to contribute some 'coping mechanisms' that have both been prescribed as well as things I have just done on my own to help with the itching and burning. My Dr. prescriped a steriod cream called Pandel, which does seem to help significantly with the itching (this has been a huge problem for me). They also prescribed a new gel called Bionecht. One of the many purposes of this is to aid in the protection and healing of the chemically induced breakdown of the skin. This seems to help calm the skin somewhat and helps it to not feel so dry without feeling greasy, like it would from Vaseline or Aquaphor. It is new, however, and my insurance didn't cover it. The pharmacist didn't even have any info on it yet! A friend of mine also bought me a big eye cooling pack (gel type). You put it in the fridge until it's cold or put it in the freezer for 20 minutes. It feels like HEAVEN when you put it on. It covers a large area and the pressure and cooling is wonderful. I have also used ice packs which help TREMENDOUSLY. Last night I slept with a fan blowing on my face, which was amazing! Other than being a little chilly, it cools the face and distracts the nerves enough on a consistent basis that you can make it through the night without feeling much of anything. As mentioned above, I also have found Aquaphor by Eucerin to help tremendously. The only bad part of that is that it is heavily greasy and it gets warm and tends to melt and get messy. I have also been taking 1/2 a Loratab when it gets really uncomfortable. Advil does nothing but upset my stomach. Hope these ideas help anyone that is suffering out there!