2006-06-26 18:25:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A medication that has a numbing agent.
2006-06-26 18:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to avoid scratching them for starters. Also, I find that if I run out of itch creams, I can get some relief by holding an ice cube to the bites to numb the area. I have also been told that rubbing alcohol gives a cooling sensation, but may also sting.
In general, most of the over the counter topical creams for bug bites are completely safe. So, if you are in a lot of discomfort, I say try some cortisone cream.
Good luck!
2006-06-26 18:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by biogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice cubes. the cold will numb the sensation to itch. by the way lemon grass is a natural mosquito repellant. and to add to the tree hugger vibe...if you line a dog's dog house with fresh eucalyptus leaves and branches the dog will not get or have fleas.
2006-06-26 18:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by garcon1on1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two answers that I know of, and have used both:
1: Witch Hazel
2: Cool, clean mud.
2006-06-26 18:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by sf_brat94114 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing alcohol, I don't know if that counts as a medicine.
2006-06-26 18:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't have clean mud/clay, use a clay face mask, let it dry on the bites to draw out the poison
2006-06-26 18:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by momofoneson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to rub lemon on the bite
2006-06-26 18:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by abby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a warm compress. dont scratch it,it may cause wounds and may lead to infection.
2006-06-26 18:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by samanta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pinch it a little bit and then dont touch it. It sounds dumb but it works...
2006-06-26 18:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by sweet and simple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try patting it or scratching around it. Wash it.
2006-06-26 18:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Theresa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋