How to relieve itchy spider bite?

Question

got a spider bite at home somewhere i thnk...itches like crazy

we r in california

Answer 1

Here's a wonderful product I used for a spider bite:

Sting Zapper First Aid Gel Fire Ant Sting

It sells for approximately $5.99. I bought it at CVS Pharmacy, but I'm sure you can find it at any pharmacy or Walmart. It has grit in it...like a facial or foot scrub...be sure not to rub it on the bit (where the bump/blister is)...just around it. It really helped with the itching...it has camphor in it. Good luck!

Description
For the relief of pain and itching associated with: fire ants, black flies, chiggers, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, sand flies, spider bites, and other insect bites. Sting Zapper Medicated First Aid Gel goes to work immediately to relieve the pain, neutralize the sting venom, stop the itchiness associated with fire ant stings and other insect bites - on contact!
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Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: With clean hands remove stingers if possible, apply Gel to affected areas, then begin to SCRUB VIGOROUSLY IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN, CLEANSING AND EXFOLIATING AREA, ALLOWING MEDICATION TO PENETRATE DEEPLY. CONTINUE SCRUBBING UNTIL IRRITATION SUBSIDES. Go back over affected areas until pain, itch or irritation subsides. Repeat if necessary. Wash and remove DRY Gel residues with clean water until affected areas have been completely flushed clean. Pat dry with a clean towel to air-dry.
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Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Menthol 1%; Camphor 3%; Soleozyme; Tea Tree Oil; Aloe Vera Gel Base
Inactive Ingredients
Isoparaffin; Laureth-7; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Sarcosinate; Tocopheryl Acetate; Walnut and Beads Exfoliant
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Warning
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY! USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. If condition worsens, or does not improve within seven days discontinue use of the product and consult a doctor. IF VICTIM EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY BREATHING, OR IN CASE OF BLEEDING, CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING.

Answer 2

All spiders have venom...
Each person can react differently to the venom
Since you don't know what type of spider bit you or note other symptoms other then itching...
It doesn't so far sound like you where bit by a spider that is considered "medically dangerous".

However, you should clean the bite area with hydrogen peroxide.
Apply an antibiotic cream to avoid any infections if you have scratched open the skin due to the itching.
You can apply cold packs to keep down the itching & to stop the venom from spreading further under the skin.
You may want to place a bandage on the bite during healing.
If your symptoms change or get worse, you may want to seek medical attention.

Note: If the bite starts to look like a pimple (then changing to a blister) with a bruise spreading around it.... you may have been bitten by a necrotic arachnidism type of spider which is considered "medically dangerous".

Answer 3

Make a paste of baking soda and rub it into the skin. Or, some people say meat tenderizer works too. There is also stuff called 'Sting Ease' that you can get at any store that carries camping gear. That;s what I use...works every time.

Answer 4

A cold wet towel works wonders for itching. My co-worker, whose a former nurse, gave me that tip when I had a really bad rash from an allergic reaction to some medicine. I was shocked how well it worked. It was better than the cortisone cream.

Answer 5

Anti-histamines

Answer 6

take a benadryl and then...
do you have any MSG--adolph's meat tenderizer, etc...?
Make a paste of that with a drop of water, and spread it on the bite. It takes the itch and pain away.

DO NOT continue to scratch it, you can get MRSA that way.

Answer 7

Use and first aid antibiotic cream that has an anti-itch ingredient such as Neosporin.

Answer 8

don't scrach it.just put cream on it.