I sympathize with the itchiness. My first outbreak was insane. I had to wear heavy socks on my hands when I slept, otherwise I scratched in my sleep so bad, I actually created sores. It was near madness if I started scratching because I honestly could not stop.
And I was like that for a month.

So, yeah. All I can recommend is oatmeal baths, and anti-itch cream and heavy socks or ovenmitts for your hands. And I'll send you lots of good thoughts.