My mom and I are covered in about 30 insect bites each. We think they're ant bites. We need a good home remedy FAST, I have to go to work and can't exactly be scratching myself constantly. We've tried rubbing alcohol, plain old neosporin, and this liquid pain reliever (?). In both of our cases, the bites are open (I scratch at night). I'm also taking an antihistamine. My parents *refuse* to try bleach. Any other help?
2007-06-25 05:33:32 · 5 answers · asked by xo_pina_colada_ox 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Thanks for the witch hazel idea, but I'd rather not have to go out to the specialty market to specifically buy some wierd herb or whatever.
Anything that uses relatively common ingredients/items?
2007-06-25 05:38:01 · update #1
Has anyone ever used listerine to successfully treat the bites?
2007-06-25 05:45:41 · update #2
Witch Hazel is actually a close relative to rubbing alcohol. And it will disinfect the bites and provide some relief. Another thing you can try that you probably already have in the house is vinegar.
Or you could try making a paste with oatmeal to reduce the swelling and relieve the itch.
Good luck!
2007-06-25 05:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best remedies for bites is actually pretty simple, witch hazel. You can buy it over the counter at any major drug or grocery store. It will numb the irritation caused by the bites, so the horse won't be able to pick at them. They heal very quickly as a result, usually in a matter of days. It's important to remember, however, that if the bites are anywhere on the horse that tack would go (especially underneath his saddle or girth), you CANNOT ride him. You have to wait for the bites to fully heal, otherwise your tack won't sit flush on the horse and it could create wear-spots, rub off hair, or even open up the bites and cause bleeding. You should also examine the paddocks your horses are turned out in. If there are excessive ant piles, find a new paddock to turn out your horse in. Bug bites can carry all sorts of infectious diseases, too, so if you're in a buggy area it's important to get your horse regularly vaccinated and wormed.
2016-05-19 23:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some hydrocortisone cream on the bites, it takes the itch away and reduces the size of the mark.
The witch hazel is not a freaky remedy, it's been around for ages and is sold in regular supermarkets and pharmacies. GL!
2007-06-26 10:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Margaret S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um take a bath in Witch Hazel!
2007-06-25 05:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get Witch Hazel at Walmart!!!!!!
2007-06-26 18:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋