[Margaret Pilkington]

another very old remedy to take the itch out of the skin is oatmeal baths.....and it doesn't need to be as messy as it sounds.....you just put a handful of porage oats into the leg of a pair of old tights and let the hot water run through it until it runs clear.....discard the oatmeal and then add cold water to make a coolish bath.....leave the lad in it for as long as he is comfortable and then pat dry with a soft towel.
(if you leave him a bit damp it will help keep him cool too.)