what is the best way to relieve the itch from a mosquito bite? (I have TEN on my foot!)?
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There is a good product for sale called After Bite, a clear liquid that you apply to the bites.  It comes in a compact tube, easy to keep it handy.  I think it contains mostly ammonia.  It makes the itch go away.  If you've been scratching like crazy and the area is raw, be careful, because this stuff will burn a little bit.
643904
If you put on some aloe vera it'll help with the burning, itching, etc. sensations. I have this green kind that's a mix between sunscreen/aloe vera. It'll also be good if you wear it everytime you go out in the sun! :]
10796
Mosquitoes are attracted to the heat, humidity, and carbon dioxide that mammals emit. When they bite, some of their saliva is absorbed into the bite. Our body reacts to the "infection" and creates the bump and itch.  Calamine lotion is the best defense. Place it on the bump and it absorbs to relieve the itch.
47537
Try a product called "RID". You massage it into your scalp killing all the bugs and eggs. It also comes with a fine comb to brush them away. It smells pretty caustic, but it works. Just make sure you follow the instructions.
459029
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!
631636
Take the Homeopathic remedy SULFUR 30 three doses for three days and let me know the effects after that if you still need help I will be obliged to help you out with further Homeopathic Remedies which will cure you.\nSULFUR is the head remedy for anything which itches.\nTake Care and God Bless !
88137
perhap u were sweaty and itchy, find somebplace cool. ask doctor for some cream to reduce the itchy.
477684
Ask your doctor to give you hydroxazine.  It helps allieviate the itch and will help you with sleep.  Also, I'm sure you've tried caladryl (the clear works great) and try to keep yourself cool.  Any type of heat or over excertion will make it itch more.  The oatmeal bath can help, but for some, the water alone will make you feel itchy and drying off can be rough.  See if your doctor will perscribe the hydroxazine, take some benadryl in the mean time and see if some hydrocortisone on some of the areas will help with any inflammed spots... Sooo sorry your suffering... I hope this helps.
667661
If it was the imported African Fire Ant, A.K.A. Fire Ant, you may find this strange but take a bottle of anti-perspireant/deodorant in a container that features the "Roll ON" type applicator.  If the these bites were recent, like in the past few minutes to about 24 hours, apply the deodorant generously to the bites.  This works for mosquito bites as well.  If it was within a past few days and pusttules appear, then apply rubbing alcohol liberally a few times a day to dry out the pustules.  The alcohol will not sting as long as you don't break the pustules.  DON'T SCRATCH THE AREA!  It can leave life-long scarring.
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sulfa meds are good, so is macrobid. also drink only water for the next few days. azo and pyridium is good for the  burning and itching although it can turn your urine orange. cranberry vitiams are very good for keeping uti's away
1180734
This isn't a bug but rather an arachnid.  If you notice it will have two body segments.  Insects have three body segments and only have 6 legs.  The bug you are talking about is  a mite.  They may be chiggers.  They bury themselves under your skin.  The best way to stop the itching is to kill it.  To do that place nail polish (I prefer clear because no one can see it.) over the "bite."  \n\nEverything that I saw suggest treating the area like you have lice.  Mites are parasites.  You need to treat the skin and use disinfectant on the area.  I would tell you boss you have to move!
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got any oatmeal any kind will do nice warm water in the bath tub pour in the oatmeal as much as you would like and soak till the water gets too cool to handle get out and PAT dry DO NOT RUB....this should ease the discomfort and itching but please to to the drug store for some caladryl or benadryl and also benadryl tabs will help as well.
359603
I learned when a mosquito bites you, she's sticking her needle-like mouthpart into your skin and injecting saliva rich in anticoagulating enzymes so the blood will flow smoothly. Some people are sensitive to those enzymes so their skin itches and when you scratch it, it's irritating the skin even more which will lead to redness and minor swelling around the area of the bite. \n\nI could be wrong since my knowledge on the subject is more than 10 years old. ^_^;
29166
Aveeno Itch Cream is good..it also has calamine in it too.  I know what your going through...hang in there.
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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 :)
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Try tinactin a few times a day\n\nafter showering, dry your feet thoroughly\n\nand as hard as it is (and I know it is) DO NOT scratch\n\nthis is the best way to do it and Ive tried many ways\n\nalso avoid going barefoot in places that might be common to it such as lockerrooms, dorm bathrooms, etc. It is contagious and thats how I got it- happily fungus free now :)
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Treatment depends on the type of reaction. If there is only redness and pain at the site of the bite, application of ice is adequate treatment. Clean the area with soap and water to remove contaminated particles left behind by some insects (such as mosquitoes). These particles may further contaminate the wound if not removed. Refrain from scratching because this may cause the skin to break down and an infection to form.\n\nYou may treat itching at the site of the bite with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in cream or pill form. Calamine lotion also helps relieve the itching.