I like to scratch mosquito bites and cuts. puting medicine on doesnt seem to wtop them from itching. anyone with any remedies to stop them from itching and getting the scars off?
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Bactine spray which seals and coats the bites to keep the air off (which causes the itching) should help, or try using calomine lotion. As far as getting rid of the scars goes, only time will fade them, or plastic surgery, lol!
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Sounds like mosquito bites to me....hives would cover a much larger area and appears like a rash....try spreading vinegar onto the bites. should take the itch out and reduce the swelling.
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I have sensitive skin, the best thing to do is not scratch because then it goees under your nails and you can spread whatever it is, if it is blistering, see a doctor, you may need some kind of medication. I have had swelling before, usually ice helps too to ease the itching and swelling.
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Ask a doctor or risk listening to one of us and making it worse.\n\nUse Desitin. That should relieve the itching and promote faster healing.
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Have you tried Skin So Soft  (spray oil mist / reg scent) by Avon? I do not like the regular bug sprays that are available to spray on the skin. I also take Garlic tablets, and I have found that by cutting the sugar out of my diet has helped for me as well. However everyones body is different. When bitten, if I do, I use what is called 'After Bite' roll on sticks. If you don't have this in your area, Hydrogen Peroxide or Calamine Lotion maybe, however I am sure you have tried this. Just remember that when itching a mosquito bite, it spreads the poison.\n\nCitronella candles I light when outside. I also have tiki torches that have the citronella fuel. I got rid of my water fountains, ponds, and any standing water that is in my yard. For the pool however, I do have the automatic cover, and treat it regularly.\n\nI don't know what kind of conditions that surround your property line or your neighbors for that matter. You might want to ask them as well, as what they do to prevent mosquitoes. I know this has helped reduce the mosquitoes within mine. Hope this helps a little.
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allergy medicines might help...and though painful, trying to get the stingers out might help a lot if you can get them. try not to hurt your face though.
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There's a product, I forget the name right now but it's a lubricant for your skin designed for runners.  It will prevent chafing.  If the itching is under your clothes, put the lubricant on those areas.  I hope this helps.  Body Glide!  I just remembered the name!
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The next time you barbeque, do not wear blue colored clothes, it attracts mosquitoes. Also use a fan to blow away your breath. The carbon dioxide also attracts the pests. Applying a mosquito repellent is advised. DEET is very good and some stores sell solutions that well over 85% DEET, as the main ingredient.\n    In areas that have extremely high levels of mosquitoes, like Alaska, and Northern Canada, covering up and using sealable cuff pants and shirts is helpful. you may have to wear a hat with mosquito netting attached to it,  too. \nTreat the bite area with a cream containg xylocaine hydrochloride. ( a topical anesthetic, which deadens the pain and itch).\nThe bite area can be treated with hot water which may break down some of the many proteins that the mosquito introduces into a bite that causes allergic responses. Alcohol may also degrade some of those bug proteins.\n    Take an antihistamine such as benadryl (diphenhydramine), for multiple bites or if you are having sleeping problems. But watch out for drowsiness as a side effect.\n    Good luck.
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It could be a symptom of Hepatitis or something called Lichens Planus (I think I spelled that right). Make and appointment right away to see a Dermatologist so you can be properly diagnosed and hopefully get some medication to get rid of the itch. The longer you wait and the more you scratch, it could leave really bad scars that can take up to 2 years to fade away.
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Rest, tylenol for the pain, benadry/caladry for the itching and dont scratch. It will leave big scars all over you. Good luck! Stay out of the sun, will make the breakout worse. Aveeno baths help also. I thought it was bad when I got them at the age of 12.
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Have you made sure the stinger is no longer in your skin.Make sure you have completely removed it.I found placing ice to the area helped the swelling and use anti-bacterial ointment to help aid the healing.It will begin to itch so be careful not to scratch it.Use calamine lotion to stop this.Good luck I lnow it had to hurt I've been stung before.
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I would use Aveno products for topical releif, and perhaps some oral benedryl for itching. I would also wear socks to bed on my hands so you don't itch and irritate while sleeping. Finally should it become infected, I would immediately go to the DR....mom of 2
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I would rub in Vitamin E Oil the best you can afford,as that will help in reducing scar tissue...\n\nI know it's a touchy subject but what about going to chemist/drugstore and asking chemist his recommendations,\nbut would you be prepared to discuss this with chemist openly,?\n I admire you getting cut so late in life..Ouch..cheers
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Sorry....don't know how to make the itchiness go away. But for later....when the scab falls away, you can get rid of the scars faster by applying a paste of ground chick pea flour ('besan') on your face....you could also use the flour to wash your face instead of soap. I know it's a natural and speedy way to clear your complexion. And yes, drinking loads of water helps. Get well soon.
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Heal with oatmeal. "Oatmeal baths made from powders such as Aveeno provide effective but temporary relief from the itching of eczema and dermatitis\nRelieve the itch with ice. An ice pack made by putting ice cubes in a plastic bag and placing it on the itchy area makes an inexpensive and effective itch fighter\nPour some cold milk onto a gauze pad or thin piece of cotton and apply it to the skin for about three minutes. Resoak the cloth and reapply at least two more times for three-minute soaks. Repeat several times a day, but make sure to rinse your skin in cool water after each application, because the milk will smell.\nAvoid most antiperspirants. The active "drying" ingredients found in most antiperspirants-aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate and zirconium chlorohydrates-are too irritating to those with dry, sensitive skin.\nKeep nails short and clean\nHumidify your surroundings recommend either buying a cold-air humidifier or placing shallow pans of water near radiators and on wood stoves to add humidity\nShowers should last about three minutes-and no longer than five minutes because longer shower will make dryness worse.And use only your fingertips to wash--not washcloths or sponges--and then pat yourself dry\nDon't forget your emollients\nWise to double-rinse your laundry to make sure the detergent rinses out and won't come in contact with your skin\nDon't use dryer sheets because some of the chemicals in fabric-softening dryer sheets remain on the skin and can be irritating to people with eczema\nDon't be a fool if you use a pool.(chlorine)\nBuy American when it comes to cosmetics. The general rule is, avoid cosmetics if you're bothered by eczema or dermatitis. But if you must wear them, buy American. That's because some cosmetics made in Japan, Italy, France and other foreign countries contain formaldehyde, which can cause allergic dermatitis in many people.\nIf you are feeling stressed out or are particularly worried about something, it will only aggravate your condition.\n\nHere are some other things that you should avoid if you're prone to eczema.:\n1.Baby lotions\n2.Colored toilet paper and tissues\n3.Stuffed animals, fuzzy and furry toys and pillows can bother those with sensitive skin\n4.Real animals\n5.Fake fingernails\n6.Live Christmas trees\n7.Quick changes in air temperature\n8.Metallic jewelry: If you're prone to nickel allergies--the most common form of contact dermatitis--then avoid watchbands, earrings and jewelry that cause a skin reaction. Buying earrings? Look for earring posts that are stainless steel.
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Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.\nCreams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:\n• don’t wear tight clothes\n• avoid synthetic fabrics\n• don’t take long baths\n• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda\n• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower\n• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching\n• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing People who itch as a result of mental problems or stress should seek help from a mental health expert.
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Hello!\nI don't mean to answer a question with a question initially, but are you sure it was a flea?  (Just curious)\n\nI recently had issues with fleas here in my apartment because of a neighbor who brought in a stray, flea infested, dog.\n\nI was bit all over my feet and ankles for about a month till we got the problem under control.  It was AWFUL!\n\nFlea bites itch like mad, of course.  Definitely competition for Mesquito bites.  LOL\n\nIF you take the steps to help keep your flea bite from itching rather than scratching at it, you'll heal within 2 weeks.   If you keep aggrivating it by scratching it, you'll damage your skin further and it'll take longer, of course.\n\nThere's really good Cortizone creams out there that you can get over the counter that help with the itch.   I bought Cortaid Advanced for me because I have a health condition that causes bites to itch much worse than normal so I got INSANE if I get bit by something that makes me itch. \n\nThe Cortaid Advanced lasts 24 hours (give or take a few hours depending on how sensative you are).\n\nKeep in mind, also, that unless you get some form of pest control, you'll be bit over and over again and fleas DO multiply quite rapidly.\n\nWe had to have a professional pest control company come in and saturate our carpets and spray all around our apartments to get the fleas under control.  Even then they're not completely gone, I still get bit from time to time.\n\nI ask if you're sure it's a flea that bit you because generally they do bite on the feet and ankles and it's likely you'd have numerous bites.\n\nGood luck to you!  Hope ya heal up quick :)