@73973abe I do know that's the standard advice, but for me, tiny open wounds heal quickly and I have antibiotics if I need them.  Whereas the sealed blisters go for days and days without healing. I have cremes for the itch but why treat something itchy for a week that I can convert to a tiny wound that's painless and heals in 48 hours? 

 @810dcaf1 You asked. Do what best suits Your needs. 

 @73973abe Not to be pedantic, but I didn't actually ask anything...