Unchained Preppers

General Category => Health => Topic started by: JohnyMac on July 17, 2013, 07:57:34 AM

Title: Bug Bites/Stings
Post by: JohnyMac on July 17, 2013, 07:57:34 AM

Just posted this on a camping topic at UP and thought we should hear/read some of your favorite bug bites and sting remedies.

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Talking about bug bites: A good friend dabs tooth paste on bug bites. She claims that the tooth paste alleviates the itch and helps to bring down the swelling. I haven't tried it yet as bugs tend to not "bug" me however she swears by it.

Although bugs don't seem to bite me I do get stung on occasion. When I get stung I take a Benadryl ASAP. This seems to reduce the inflammation and sting within 20-25 minutes.

What are your bug bites/sting remedies? 

Title: Re: Bug Bites/Stings
Post by: APX808 on July 17, 2013, 08:11:49 AM

Anything cold applied to the sting will alleviate the itching and help reduce inflammation.

Luckily I never had much problem with bugs  :dance: