I have never had mange before, but I have had the opportunity to see some dogs with matted fur, scratching themselves profusely and gasping from time to time because of the sting. It's the same with writing - it eats you, scratches you, stings you. Sometimes you also have the opportunity to sit in the sun and that seems to help you. It may be of use to you as it is just as likely that it will do nothing but hurt youraves the desire to scratch. I've been scratching for a lifetime and I still haven't gotten rid of the itch. Only now I thought it would benice and useful to share this with you. To scratch myself in public. To read, read me at your own risk. Of course, but it could be taken!