i have two and i have one on each leg! they are on the back of my legs, and are really red! they are spreading all over the backs of my legs, and the itching is killing me!!!!!!!! HELP!
2006-06-13 16:33:52 · 47 answers · asked by I mustache you a question 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i already had the chicken pox.....
2006-06-13 16:37:37 · update #1
i know its some sort of bug bite.....i think it has something to do with alot of trees and wet grass...soaked grass...
2006-06-13 16:44:39 · update #2
Try calamine lotion or Benadryl
2006-06-13 16:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by 'Schmod 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have to stop scratching it. When you scratch it will make it worse. Use a warm cloth and take some Advil. Yes, Advil will help. Advil is an anti inflammatory and bites are inflamed and itching is also considered pain. These nerves in the top layers of your skin tell the brain when something itches. They are the same nerves that get excited when you get a reaction to a mosquito bite. When these nerves are irritated, they send a message to your brain: "Something's on the skin! Get rid of it!" Your brain sends a message back to your hand and arm that says, "Scratch that itch!" These nerves are not the same as nerves that tell your brain you are in pain, but they are similar. Pain nerves send a stronger signal to your brain than itch nerves do. When you scratch an itch, you actually cause a little bit of pain. When you scratch, the pain temporarily takes away the itchy feeling. But once the pain is gone, the itch comes back. In the meantime, try your best not to scratch. Scratching may spread germs from your skin that could cause an infection. Cut your fingernails short so you won't hurt your skin if you do scratch. Also, wash your hands often during this time. Keep busy and you won't want to scratch as much. Now is a good time to rest, read some books, play a board game, or watch a movie. Also, apply some anti-itch cream or lotion.
2006-06-13 16:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Trent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.
Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:
• don’t wear tight clothes
• avoid synthetic fabrics
• don’t take long baths
• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda
• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower
• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching
• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing
2006-06-15 00:49:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is spreading, it isn't a bite. Sounds more like hives. If it is hives, this treatment won't work. Take a bath with water hotter than you can tolerate ( hot straight from the tap without cold ) and Aveeno oatmeal bath. The hot water will force all of the histamines out of your cells ( that is what makes you itch ) and the oatmeal will soothe your skin. For the first few minutes, you will be itching like you won't believe because of the histamine release, but, once it's out and your blood carries it away, your skin will be calm for 4 - 8 hours, until your cells make more histamines.
If it is hives, Benedryl should work. If it doesn't make the hives stop spreading and calm them down, you will need to go to the emergency room for a benedryl injection.
2006-06-13 16:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I know this is going to sound odd but. Use 1 part bleach to 2 parts water, if your skin is sensitive use more water. just dab a q-tip with the bleach on the bug bite. I did not believe it when I was told, but tried it it stopped itching in a few seconds.
Dont use it if you have scratched the bite open it will sting.
2006-06-13 16:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by froggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like chiggers. They itch like fury. They're tiny insects that burrow into the bite. They're found in tall grass, especially in the South. If you can, use a cortisone cream with some anti-itch compound in it. Caladryl is also good because the Benedryl in it is an antihistamine. Your symptoms also sound a lot like poison ivy...the treatment is the same, but NOT SCRATCHING is very important. Scratching and sweating will spread poison ivy. Good luck and feel better soon.
2006-06-25 13:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat treatment is suppose to be an effective way to kill bed bugs. Other than that, I don't know. There are some tell tales signs of bed bugs, they will leave red marks on your mattresses and sheets. Call the professionals, usually they will do a preliminary for free anyways, and if you are positive for bed bugs, then you can figure out what you want to do from there.
2016-03-19 03:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl, Calamine Lotion
There are some topical pain relief creams which will work well.
Also Ambisol the tooth ache liquid. will totally numb it.
If it's getting worse instead of better call your doctor and tell them what is happening to you. this sounds like it needs a professional look.
God Bless You,
2006-06-27 07:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put straight ammonia on it. Really. If you ever read the ingredient in Afterbite, that's all that's in there is ammonia.
But then again, if it's spreading, it's not a bugbite...so maybe a doctor's visit is in order. Chicken pox?
2006-06-13 16:36:00 · answer #9 · answered by mthompson828 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do DO NOT put bleach on it or straight ammonia, or straight alcohol. It can get in your blood stream and made you life much, much worse. I would suggest going to a dermatologist. You can try, what I have Benadryl itch stopping gell, it works really well.
2006-06-27 15:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like flea bites that you may be having a mild allergic reaction too. Benadryl may help the itching.
2006-06-27 14:06:23 · answer #11 · answered by blasted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋