i got 42 bites from camping this weekend., all over me a nd i look like a WRECK
how long will it take for the bites to go away?
2006-07-03 14:04:22 · 8 answers · asked by uhhhhhhhh 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Put itching lotion on it and leave them alone.... It will probably take about a week, maybe a little longer. Next time bring skin so soft by Avon. I hear thats the best stuff to use.
2006-07-03 14:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by LO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ugh I hate mosquitoes. That's alot of bites, you really need to use something like skin so soft by Avon, Deet or something to deter them, I use lemon oil, most bugs and even animals don't like lemon.
Ice the bites, that helps the itch, then put calamine lotion on them. Tea tree oil helps the itch factor too. If they ooze the calamine is best cause it won't burn, tea tree will sting if they are open. Also, try not to dig them, that just spreads the reaction under the skin. If they start to get redder or infected, see the dr. You can also take antihistmines for itching like benedryl.
2006-07-03 21:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least a couple weeks...poor you...get aloe gel and turmeric powder, mix with water and put on the bumps...no scalps...take out the itchiness...if ya have a bad reaction, recommend homeopathic medicine, apis 30x for bug bites! great...chamomile cream soothing the skin..take care
2006-07-03 21:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ivy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the magority of them will go away in about 3 days. There is no offical way to tell, but if you dont scratch them alot, and take care of them, most of them will be gone in about 3 days.
2006-07-03 21:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 or 3 days max. They go away faster when you don't scratch at them. When they itch, put some rubbing alcohol or Calamine lotion on them.
2006-07-03 21:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on whether you are scratching them or not. If you are not scratching them it shouldn't take long. If you are scratching them it could take two weeks or more.
2006-07-03 21:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by flowergirl1994 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put dishwashing soap on your bites. and did u count them?
2006-07-03 21:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a week or two at the most? but just don't scratch them!!
2006-07-03 21:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by starr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋