2007-07-26 20:46:43 · 23 answers · asked by Maeve B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Household Items:
Rub a bar of soap over the itch.
Place a piece of scotch tape on the bite.
Hot water: Take a hot shower, or a hot bath, or apply a hot compress.
Ice cube, ice pack or very cold water
Dabbers:
Nail Polish
Strong tea mixed with rubbing alcohol
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Vinegar
Honey
Underarm deodorant
Rubbing Alcohol
Ammonia
Bleach
Tea: Use a hot tea bag
Pastes:
Baking Soda & Water
Meat Tenderizer & Water
Salt & Water
Epsom Salt & Water
Tums Tablets: crush and add a few drops of water
Aspirin: crush then add a few drops of water
Aspirin - crush then apply a few drops of rubbing alcohol
Commercial Products.
Calamine Lotion
Benadryl Cream
Orajel
Anbesol
Caladryl
Vicks VapoRub
Preparation H
Lucas Papaw Ointment
Tiger Balm
Bag Balm
Gold Bond Medicated Cream
Mylanta
After Bite
Essential Oils.
Tea Tree Oil
Lavender Oil
Witch Hazel
Cedar Oil
Leaf Applications.
Basil
Plantains
Fruity Applications.
Lemon Juice
Lemon Slice
Lime Juice
Lime Slice
Banana Peel
2007-07-26 21:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good question. You can do this a couple of ways.
(1) The natural way, or
(2) The chemical way
The best way I know how to treat this is by using chamomile cream and also look for something that is called 'Neem". This is a plant that was recently stated that it has great analgesic properties to help stop swelling and itchiness.
2007-07-27 04:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by JC...Living Passively 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the very best thing is an antihistamine tablet like zirtek - this stops the itching and reduces the swelling within minutes - to cool down the spots us a bite cream - hope this helps
2007-07-27 04:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by ANNANA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take anti-histamine tablets they will take the heat and the swelling down and minimise itching. Also apply an anti-histamine cream like Lancane, particularly at night, this will stop you scratching them in your sleep.
A roll on deodorant is also useful for taking out the heat and cooling the bites.
2007-07-27 04:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by EdgeWitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bread Soda mix with some water until it is a paste, Spread over bites and leave to dry... It will kill the itch straight away... Works great with Hives too
Good Luck
2007-07-31 02:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got bit loads whilst in Scotland and found that Tea tree gel cooled it right down and stopped the itching, which ment I wasnt left with any scars from scratching.
2007-07-27 04:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sue R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anti-allergen such as Benedryl will help with the itching.
Calamine or other similar lotions will help heal the bites.
2007-07-27 03:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calamine lotion or benydryl cream(not oral kind). And it sounds terrible but do not scratch, slap the itch because it is not abrasive ane relieves the itch. Dont bruise your self just a tap on the itch helps. I learned that when I gaot a tatoo and they can itch bad
2007-07-27 03:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Benadryl Gell, it stops the itch and swelling, a great product! My granddaughter will blister badly after being bitten, the gell stops the blistering right away.
2007-07-27 03:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use Aloe vera , the juice of the plat heals well and you can now buy it as a cream , juice to drink as well
I used it when fire ants got on . at me our resort one time
works very well
best thing o do is see your Doctor
below is where you can get the aloe vera products
2007-07-27 06:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by grams_twins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋