I do the same thing. Last time a got it, I itched it until it bled. It sounds awful, but it isn't. It feels great too. Then make sure you clean it off really well. Then, I poured rubbing alcohol all over it afterwards. Stung a bit, but that went away quick. Let it breathe too, don't bandage it right away. Let it scab over. It clears up just like a cut. Way way better than sitting around for over a week in agony itching and not being able to sleep. And there is no scarring.
Obviously, if you have it on your face, you can't do that.