Does toothpaste help bee stings, spider bites, bug bites, etc.?
2006-09-08 16:45:33 · 13 answers · asked by curious george 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I always heard it dried out acne
2006-09-08 16:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard if toothpaste is applied to skin it tends to dry it out, perhaps that why some people use it on pimples. The minty ingredient could act as a light anaesthetic or a stop itch cure. I use tiger massage cream on mosquito bites to stop the itch. If I were bitten by a spider though I think it would be last thing I reach for.
2006-09-08 16:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the gum disesase and gingivitis, toothpaste can actually calm down a burn. It works really well, but I suggest using the regular kinds (not the ones with the extra stuff) Hope this helps!
2006-09-08 16:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Excal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toothpaste can help dry out a pimple, but not completely. If you use it, I heard only use the paste not the gel. I tried it on a mosquito bite and it didn't help.
2006-09-08 16:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toothpaste cures yellow, gunky teeth and bad breath. Also some cure gingivitis and prevent cavities. Isn't that enough?
2006-09-08 16:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i have used in on bug bites before, it brings the swellign and itching down. Also a little baking sodaand water helps.
The paste kind does , not the Gel.
2006-09-08 16:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by bugjjo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the toothpastes are made with aluminum which is toxic to the body.
many of the old style have bicarbonate of soda, and many old remedies use that.
2006-09-08 16:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it helps acne, if you put it on pimples at night they go away. Never tried this myself but I have heard of it :-)
2006-09-08 16:46:48 · answer #8 · answered by Q&A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plaque and gum disease. Not much else. Although it cleans grout rather well.
2006-09-08 16:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is basic so it will neutrilize any acid bites.
2006-09-08 16:52:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋