Halls you are right- but OTC Cortisone isn't strong enough for many people. You may want to try something like Cutivate which is considerably a higher concentration & will really help control the itching. Ask your doctor for a prescription for a steroid cream. Cutivate or Psorcon if things are really bad. Also Elidel may help you if the rash isn't too severe & it is not a steroid. Actually I woudln't even bother with a PCP I would go straight to a Dermatologist.