This is meant to be an add-on to my last post on mosquito bites - however, this is the remedy section! ...Now, if only I would have remembered these about a week ago, everything would have been dandy, and a semi-angry post would be non-existent.
Remedy #1: Toothpaste!
It sounds weird, but under desperate conditions I have found that by rubbing a bit of cream toothpaste (not that blue gel stuff) on the bite it tends to take away the itch. Now, the consequence is that you look like a complete tool if you're walking around with toothpaste on bites that are visible to the public. Might want to keep this one on the down-low for when you're hanging around at home.
Remedy #2: "X" marks the spot
This one is sometimes effective, depending on how itchy the damned bite is in the first place. Personally, I find that it works if it's one that is slightly bothersome, but you can go without itching it for a period of time longer than 2 minutes (okay, this isn't a scientific experiment). By using your nail, putting a little 'x' over the bite sometimes cures the constant urge to scratch!
Remedy #3: Tea, anyone?
I haven't tried this one, but apparently using a wet tea bag will reduce the itchyness. Again, you might look weird, but chances are if you're that desperate or your place of itchyness starts to go raw, you might give it a try.
Remedy #4: Prevention
To avoid all of the above...carry freaking bug spray! It's amazing how well it works when you actually use it. I should learn to remember this one above all.
Cheers!
Remedy #1: Toothpaste!
It sounds weird, but under desperate conditions I have found that by rubbing a bit of cream toothpaste (not that blue gel stuff) on the bite it tends to take away the itch. Now, the consequence is that you look like a complete tool if you're walking around with toothpaste on bites that are visible to the public. Might want to keep this one on the down-low for when you're hanging around at home.
Remedy #2: "X" marks the spot
This one is sometimes effective, depending on how itchy the damned bite is in the first place. Personally, I find that it works if it's one that is slightly bothersome, but you can go without itching it for a period of time longer than 2 minutes (okay, this isn't a scientific experiment). By using your nail, putting a little 'x' over the bite sometimes cures the constant urge to scratch!
Remedy #3: Tea, anyone?
I haven't tried this one, but apparently using a wet tea bag will reduce the itchyness. Again, you might look weird, but chances are if you're that desperate or your place of itchyness starts to go raw, you might give it a try.
Remedy #4: Prevention
To avoid all of the above...carry freaking bug spray! It's amazing how well it works when you actually use it. I should learn to remember this one above all.
Cheers!
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