I am in jamaica rite now and my stupid off finished and i cant find any stores who sell it.The bites itching like who knows what.When I get back to USA wats the best thing to rub them with?
2006-06-23 14:13:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ya but some of em are turning black
2006-06-23 14:17:19 · update #1
Home Remedies For Mosquito Bites
Salt
This seems to be the quickest of all home remedies for mosquito bites. Simply moisten the bite area and then rub table salt on the moistened area. Itching should cease immediately.
Apple Cider Vinegar
To relieve the itching, rub apple cider vinegar directly on the mosquito bites.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste is another one of the fastest home remedies for mosquito bites. Just dab a bit of toothpaste onto the mosquito bites and the itching should stop very quickly. Peppermint toothpaste is by far the best.
Calamine Lotion
Apply calamine lotion to relieve the itching caused by mosquito bites.
Ammonia
Ammonia is another one of the home remedies for mosquito bites that is a very effective "itch eliminator". Apply ammonia on the bites.
Witch Hazel
Make a paste out of witch hazel and baking soda. Apply it and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
Aloe
Aloe seems to top the list of all home remedies for mosquito bites when it comes to both eliminating the itch and healing the wound. You can grow your own aloe and use the gel from the leaves, or you can use a commercial aloe gel product.
Lemon
The biggest problem derived from scratching one's itch is the threat of infections.
So, for itching that just won't stop, and if you just have to scratch, cut a lemon in half and scratch your itch with the soft pulpy side of it. This will reduce the chances of getting an infection from scratching with your fingernails.
2006-06-28 16:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by Michelley ♥ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been told clear ammonia dabbed on will eliminate the itch of fresh bites, but I've never tried it. Topical cortisone 1% or calamine may help for older bites if they're not scratched into open sores.
Avon Skin so Soft is supposed to work as a repellent, if you can get it, it's worth a try.
I carry a load of 100% pure deet, (Muskol) when I go into the woods here in the Ohio Valley, the mosquitos can be as bad as in the tropics. been there, done that.
2006-06-23 14:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off what ever you do don't scratch they will break into sores and leave scars I get a million and 10 a year and i find that when I first get them take rubbing alcohol and rub it on then get some hydrocortisone cream with Aloe and as soon as the cream goes onand you rub it in the itch is gone good luck
2006-06-23 15:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Michele 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lanacane in the spray can. The itching stops right away & swelling goes down within minutes. By the next day, the bite is gone. No scars, no nasty bumps and best of all no more itching.
2006-06-23 14:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by Amethyst92476 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your pharmacy and get a small bottle of "smelling salts" It is the main ingrediant in all bug bite products.. simply.dab a drop on the bite and while it stings for a second, you will have no more itching....
2006-06-23 14:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dale D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As resident of Puerto Rico (close to Jamaica) the easiest and cheapest treatment is Vicks vapor rub.
2006-06-23 14:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by nyvalgar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best answer i truly believed is to apply some soap to the itchy area, leave it for a few minutes, then wash it off. U will find that its not itchy anymore. Try it and be amazed.
2006-06-23 14:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by edwardthy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 00:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get Sting Ease in the camping section of Walmart. Works good.
2006-06-23 14:17:23 · answer #9 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think time is the only thing that gets rid of bug bites...
2006-06-23 14:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by fuilui213 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋