What can you put on an itch???!
Question:
What can you put on an itch???
What are some home remedies for an itch (mosquito bite etc.)?
Answers:
Disinfect the bite. Flies and mosquitoes can spread disease. So wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water, says North Carolina allergist Claude Frazier, M.D. Then apply an antiseptic.
Rub in an aspirin. Herbert Luscombe, M.D., professor emeritus at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, recommends an unusual aspirin treatment to help control inflammation. As soon as possible after being bitten, moisten your skin and rub an aspirin tablet right over the bite.
Relieve the itching. Fly and mosquito bites may produce swelling and intense itching that can last for three or four days. Dr. Frazier recommends the following to control these symptoms:
An oral antihistamine. Choose an over-the-counter allergy or cold preparation.
Calamine lotion.
Ice packs.
Salt. With water, moisten it into a paste and apply to the bite.
Baking soda. Dissolve 1 teaspoon in a glass of water. Dip a cloth into the solution and place on the bite for 15 to 20 minutes.
Epsom salts. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 quart of hot water. Chill, then apply as above.