The MAIN reason i suggested ES in a hot bath  was #1...it works and #2  if 
you get them like we do here in the deep south, they are really packed in 
the  groin area, under the arm pits, behind knees...you get the picture.  I  
would hate to have to put tooth paste, nail polish, etc in all the many,  
many places they "hang out".
 
Hope your hubby is much better with whatever road he chose to travel  with 
itchy problem.
 
Edith