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Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:43 am  |
I had a few bites last week.
The itching was awful.But today I received this article so I wanted to share with you all.
Source: Saint Louis University Medical Center Released: Tue 17-Jul-2007, 17:45 ET
Newswise — DON’T SCRATCH: Mosquito bites seem to come with summer. It’s best to think ahead and apply an insect repellent – some even are combined with sunscreen to give double protection from summer hazards – before going out. But if you forgot and get an itchy welt, Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University, suggests this treatment. Dab a bit of roll-on antiperspirant directly on the bug bite and the itching will stop. "The aluminum salts in the antiperspirant help the body to reabsorb the fluid in the bug bite. The swelling goes down and the itching goes away," he says. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:41 am |
Does it really work though? Have you actually tried it?
Whenever I get insect bites, I use a chinese oil and works every time...but it's got a strong fragrance (menthol). |
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Premenstrual acne, combination, dehydrated skin. Using- Retin-a, bb cream, Asian sheet masks, Avene mist, Dr Jart |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:56 pm |
Hi Yeahyeah,
No I haven't tried it .My bites are healed now.
This method sounds weird.
But,I will give it a go on my next itchy bites.
I don't know what Chinese oil is.
Linda |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:08 pm |
| yeahyeah wrote: |
Does it really work though? Have you actually tried it?
Whenever I get insect bites, I use a chinese oil and works every time...but it's got a strong fragrance (menthol). |
Is it the green oil? I use that when I'm at my parents' house and they do WORK!! But the scent is tooo strong so it's best not to sniff it.  |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:39 pm |
As strange as this method sounds, rolling deodorant over an itch really helps. I found this out from my sister one day when I was feverishly clawing at a mosquito bite on my leg. I know scratching is the worst thing you could do but it was just one of those bites that drive you insane. She swiped deodorant over it and it really relieve me from the itch. She told me she learned about this method from a co-worker while she was trying to find relief from the insect bites she got on a camping trip.
I don't know if this makes any difference but I use Lady Speedstick Satin Pear LOL |
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:52 am |
Hi Linda
It does sound strange to roll deodrant on the bite, but as ddang's tried it and works, it must relieve the itch
Hi Lisa
No its not the green oil, well theres one that's lime green-ish yellow but I find it not as strong as the clear one. Its really a multi-use oil---headaches, tummyaches, cramps, insect bites and snifing it is good when you feel nauseous etc. I always have one in my purse for those emergencies. And I have been called an old lady for that  But cos its such a good oil, I dont mind being called old! |
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Premenstrual acne, combination, dehydrated skin. Using- Retin-a, bb cream, Asian sheet masks, Avene mist, Dr Jart |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:23 am |
| I like to use tea tree oil to kill the itch and VE cream to heal the swelling and reddness. it's worked out fine for me. |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:11 am |
| what about bee stings? My mom got stung a couple days ago and has been taking oral meds, but her hand stil itches. |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:12 pm |
| Does it have to be the roll-on type? Has anyone tried the gel antiperspirant? |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:53 pm |
It may sound weird but i do apply medical honey on my skin when a mosquito bites me. Mosquitoes don't only itch my skin but also leave the part bitten swollen. And for this part medical pure honey do heal the swelling.
I know it's sticky but works n it's good for bee stings, available everywhere. |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:13 pm |
I dont know what kind of deoderant gel,roll on etc, would work for bites. I am going to use an old can of Sure and see how that goes.
As for bee stings,I think baking soda mixed with water helps,or is it the meat tenderizer?.
I think Ive been reading posts for too long today.
This place is addicting.
Linda |
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Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:15 pm |
| skin care addict wrote: |
I had a few bites last week.
The itching was awful.But today I received this article so I wanted to share with you all.
Source: Saint Louis University Medical Center Released: Tue 17-Jul-2007, 17:45 ET
Newswise — DON’T SCRATCH: Mosquito bites seem to come with summer. It’s best to think ahead and apply an insect repellent – some even are combined with sunscreen to give double protection from summer hazards – before going out. But if you forgot and get an itchy welt, Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University, suggests this treatment. Dab a bit of roll-on antiperspirant directly on the bug bite and the itching will stop. "The aluminum salts in the antiperspirant help the body to reabsorb the fluid in the bug bite. The swelling goes down and the itching goes away," he says. |
Interesting method!
I will have my boyfriend try, because when we are together bugs always prefer him. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:35 am |
When we were little & would get mosquito bites, my grandma would take a Q-tip or cotton swab & dab a drop of ammonia on the bite! The itching would go away in seconds & I don't remember it ever coming back. Probably not the best for your skin, but it worked to spot treat! LOL!  |
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Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:44 am |
I apply a mixture of tea tree and Neem oil to small insect bites and it seems to reduce the swelling more quickly.
When I went for a summer hike last weekend, I concocted an insect repellant out of neem tree, tea tree and lavendor oils in a base of distilled water. I maybe didn't smell so good, but I didn't get as badly bitten by little no see-um gnats as my friends did. |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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