my daughter gets alot of bug bites we are outside alot! but the bites get huge and red and puffy, and she screams owey! i tried this bug bite cream and it doesnt work. please help me why do the bites get so gosh darn huge(as big as a 50cent piece) and how can i comfort her?
2007-06-09 04:42:47 · 10 answers · asked by sugartits21 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Lot of questions, here -
1 - swelling caused by ultra-sensitivity to bug saliva
2 - wipe bite area with alcohol, then witch hazel, then campho phenique (has a numbing quality)
3 - just hold her (rocking is soothing) until the treatment causes the stinging and itching to subside
Best wishes for your nerves (and her comfort)
2007-06-09 04:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the topical creams would possibly not paintings, take a look at an over-the-counter alergy healing. This will manage the histamines that rationale plenty of the itching. BUT.. provided that the man or woman might customarily take this kind of healing. Aloe gel will even supply a few elementary alleviation. The well information is that almost all computer virus bites give up itching after an afternoon or so... (however that does not support for that day - does it?) well good fortune... .
2016-09-05 09:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by cosper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owie indeed!
First, have her checked for allergies.
Next, try to keep her from getting bitten in the first place. You might want to dab apple cider vinegar on all the exposed skin. She might smell like a pickle, but it would be safer for her than some of the commercial bug repellants.
Also, try the vinegar and alcohol on the bites she already has. It will give temporary relief at least.
Good luck!
2007-06-09 12:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor baby!! She is having an allergic reaction...When she is going out doors spray insect repellent....and to treat the bites...a stick called After Bite..it is Ammonia 3.5% ..you can even use diluted household ammonia on a cottonball. Cool baths will help while warm ones will cause more itching...if it's really bad...sudefed will help...I know because I'm allergic to all bug bites.....hope this helps.
2007-06-09 06:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by G-ma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK she is probably allergic to bug bites (like I am) never let her leave the house without replant!!! see a doctor and she or he will give you medcian o keep the puffyness and redness down and they wont look os large ans the really are.
2007-06-09 04:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use some alcohol, the green one, I don't remember what kind it is but it green alcohol, and just wipe it across the bites, after it dries, put some aveeno on them to minimize the itching.
2007-06-09 06:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by mianjo413 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use bug spray for kids she could be having a allergic reaction to the bites - see your doctor for advice
2007-06-09 04:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think shes allergic, try after-bite. It gets the poison out i think.
Put ice on it, it wont hurt anymore.
2007-06-09 04:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by atari 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is probably itching them. Try putting ice on them (to reduce size and temptation) and put witchazel on them
2007-06-09 04:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know why bug equal fear..
i know why.... not easy for me to overcome my own fear.
2007-06-09 04:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋