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Good methods for treating mosquito bites?
June 26, 2021, 05:25 AM
vthokyGood methods for treating mosquito bites?
Good morning, SF. Let's talk mosquito bites.
This is a good place for an epic rant, but I'm not creative enough this morning. The root of it, though, is that I don't see mosquitoes serving any good purpose, they are evidently no fan of mine either, and I believe these wee-beasties to be winged instruments of the devil.
Last weekend I got clobbered -- I figure about two dozen bites around my ankles and up to my knees. Mosquito bites are straight-up
rough on me -- the itching never stops, I scratch, and over a period of weeks (or even months) bites turn to scars.
I'm doing the cortisone cream routine right now, trying to tamp down the itching. But here we are a week after the initial battle, and the bites look like I just got them yesterday. Is there any good way to speed up the healing?
God bless America. June 26, 2021, 06:21 AM
BassamaticJohnson & Johnson make an anti-itch gel, Walmart sells it. I buy it by the case.
.....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. June 26, 2021, 06:23 AM
BlackmoreMy wife has a sensitivity to bug bites and has found relief using the After Bite Itch Eraser. Carries one in her purse plus there a several around the house. Your mileage may vary, but it works for her.
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June 26, 2021, 06:50 AM
snowdogStraight ammonia when first bit. Use a cotton ball to apply. After that, use extra strength Benadryl itch stopping gel.
June 26, 2021, 06:55 AM
BulldogHere is an interesting study from Germany about this very topic:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257884/June 26, 2021, 07:12 AM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by Bulldog:
Here is an interesting study from Germany about this very topic:
That's bloody fascinating! Thank you, Bulldog.
The device mentioned in the linked article is available on Amazon (yeah, I know... ) for just 30 bucks. I'm hella-tempted to try it.
God bless America. June 26, 2021, 07:53 AM
MuddflapMosquito bites seem to last for a couple hours on me.
Damn chiggers are the ones that itch like crazy, and last for 2 weeks.
June 26, 2021, 08:58 AM
gjgalliganOk, I'll admit to using herbal type remedies.
This time of year I take something called Stinging Nettles (sp?).
Comes in a dropper bottle but I just take about a half of dropper in a little water. You can just squirt in your mouth but it taste like how I imagine shit would taste.
It takes a few days to start working so I do it twice a day for a couple of weeks then just once a day through the rest of the summer.
I get to the point that mosquito bites don't even start to bother me.
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June 26, 2021, 09:14 AM
ShouldBFishinMy fiancée, her son and my daughter don't react well to mosquito bites. Benadryl Extra Strength Anti-Itch Cooling Spray works for them.
June 26, 2021, 09:18 AM
GustoferFor me, Afterbite gives about a 20-30% reduction in symptoms. Topical Benadryl does nothing. Cortizone 10 is what I use along with avoidance.
Interesting article Bulldog. I just ordered one of those and we'll see how well it works.
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June 26, 2021, 09:24 AM
smschulzA method I use is to take a hot spoon and use the back side of the spoon on the bite.
I heat the spoon by putting hot water in a glass either by the tap or a heated by a microwave (be extra careful) then putting the spoon in the water.
Make it as hot as you can stand.
It seems silly but shortly afterwards the itching stops or is drastically reduced.
Mosquito bites drive me crazy and this helps me a LOT.
The bites still swell but the itching is controllable.
Good Luck.
June 26, 2021, 09:25 AM
AudioholicCampho-Phenique works great on insect bites, especially mosquito and chigger bites. Been around forever but still a good product.
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tatortoddFor me a mosquito bite leaves a welt like a spider bite and itches for days. I have quite a few scars from itching as I haven't found a good anti-itch remedy (not benadryl cream/gel, not Cortizone 10, after bit is ok initially but wears off, etc).
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
Interesting article Bulldog. I just ordered one of those and we'll see how well it works.
+1
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. June 26, 2021, 09:33 AM
OKCGeneI use Chigarid, an OTC med. It works really well.
Good luck to you.
June 26, 2021, 09:38 AM
a1abdjFor the first time I used coconut oil on a few mosquito bites, and it seemed to work pretty good as well. Did have to put it on a few times a day as the itch returned.
June 26, 2021, 09:44 AM
Pykerquote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
For me a mosquito bite leaves a welt like a spider bite and itches for days. I have quite a few scars from itching as I haven't found a good anti-itch remedy (not benadryl cream/gel, not Cortizone 10, after bit is ok initially but wears off, etc).
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
Interesting article Bulldog. I just ordered one of those and we'll see how well it works.
+1
Me 2. Amazon has a $10 off coupon on it atm.
June 26, 2021, 09:50 AM
smschulzquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by Bulldog:
Here is an interesting study from Germany about this very topic:
That's bloody fascinating! Thank you, Bulldog.
The device mentioned in the linked article is available on Amazon (yeah, I know... ) for just 30 bucks. I'm hella-tempted to try it.
That is interesting but consistent with my above post ^^^ with the heated spoon but easier.
Might have to try one.
June 26, 2021, 10:00 AM
doublesharpRub the bite with ammonia on a cotton ball asap. Quicker you apply the less swelling. Burn Jel Plus works good as an itch reliever.
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June 26, 2021, 10:05 AM
Sportshooterquote:
Originally posted by Bulldog:
Here is an interesting study from Germany about this very topic:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257884/
They got me with:
“Conclusions
Locally administrated concentrated heat leads to fast amelioration of symptoms.”
Health warning: You’ll need a minimum of six cowboys to hold you while someone treats your mosquito bites with a branding iron.
June 26, 2021, 11:46 AM
corsairI've had good success with
Sting-Eze. Get it on the 'bite site' early and it keeps the irritation down. Ice cubes help by numbing the location.
For general soothing, especially sunburns and multiple bites,
Sarna lotion provides relief.
The trick of course, is to stop scratching...easier said than done for some.