how do i get a bee sting to stop itching?  it's making me crazy.?
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benadryl... hydrocortizone cream..
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Ban roll-on!! Trust me, it sounds crazy, but it will take the sting/itch/redness out of any bug bite or sting if you apply it to the bite/sting ASAP!
658493
When you get bitten, take your nail, and make a cross over it. It will stop the itching, and then take some rubbing alchol and rub it on. It will go away sooner.
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!
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Don't laugh, but a good home remedy is...\nBoil water (relax, your tender spots won't get anywhere near it)..\nSteep several tea bags in it for 10-15 min.\nCOOL TEA MIXTURE COMPLETELY.\nSoak a cloth/towel in the tea, and apply to burn (use a towel you don't care about - it's gonna stain it). \nThe tannins in the tea help take the sting out of the burn.
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What you might have is a skin condition called Hives.  To best treat it, focus on making yourself feel better because its caused by nerves.  Stop stressing about things you really can't change.  I have found chocolate to help.
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Watch for these signs:\n\ndifficulty breathing\nred streaks around the area you got stung\nswelling\nnausea / vomiting\nheadache\nintense itching or extreme pain or burning sensation that doesn't let up\n\nIf you are experiencing these, then go to the ER  right away. If it just hurts some and is a little red, try this:\n\nput ice on the area\n\ntake advil to reduce pain and inflammation\n\ntake benadryl to reduce itching and allergic reactions\n\nIf you see the stinger, carefully remove it with tweezers\n\nsome people will tell you to make a paste out of baking soda and water and place it on the area to "draw out" the poisen......it won't hurt you if you do this.\n\nGo to your doctor if it becomes very red, swollen, has pus or other drainage coming out of it, is warm to the touch, if you have a temp. over 100, or if it just doesn't heal.\n\nGood luck!
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The chlorine in the pool dried out your skin, and it's a matter of applying tons of lotion to ease the discomfort you're feeling.  Keep applying (or better yet - have someone do it for you), for a week or so, or until the burn fades or you stop itching!
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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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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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keep clean and drink alotta water to clean ure system...water really helps...apart from all this do not scratch ure skin wen it itches...and try and keep ure skin greasy
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As soon as you get the poison oak take benadryl if you are not allergic to it. Go to your doctor and get cortisone injection and prescription for the next 7 - 10 depending on what your doctor deems necessary. Salt baths will help dry up the oozing, but will not help the itching, so use whatever the dr. tells you to use for the itching. Ask the dr. if you should continue with the benadryl or should you take something stronger.\nTake something for the allergic reaction immediately whether it be benadryl or not. You never know how you will react to an allergen.\nGood luck.
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My daughter is exactly the same but she has been like right from the first time she was stung. The only way we know she's been stung is when we find bee stings stuck in her skin.\nShe & you are very lucky but don't get complacent because if you get stung too many times at once you could go into anaphylactic shock.
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Try some topical benedryl. The cream you can buy at the drug store. Sounds like an allergic reaction
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Avoid whatever it is that you are allergic to.  Then you won't get the hives and you won't need a cure.  I am extremely sensitive myself, and yes, sometimes, I don't know what set off the reaction, but I have a good idea of the things I need to avoid.  Avoid any lotions or soaps with perfumes or artificial colors.
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Sometimes bug bites are just persistent.  It also depends on your allergies/immune system.  Basically, some things just irritate some people more than others.  Even different places on our bodies react differently (like places where you tend to move more tend to get more irritated).  Recently, I stumbled upon some red ants while wearing flip-flops.  I've been bit before by red ants, but I have never reacted like this.  I got three bites on the top of my foot. . . this was before halloween and they're STILL itching like crazy every now and then.  \n\nThe best thing I have found to do is to buy an antihistamine cream to put on them when they itch.  If you have been taking an antihistamine like Benadryl, the cream is nice because it doesn't make you sleepy!  The antihistamine keeps your body from "overreacting" to stuff, which is why it is often used for allergies.  When you use it for the bites, they will itch less and can heal quicker because itching them makes the reaction worse (so DON'T itch them!!!).  I would do that until they go away completely.  If they begin to get bigger (other than just the slight swelling) and the redness/swelling starts to spread out, you should consider re-visting your doctor so they can give you a prescription to better treat them.\n\nI hope this helps!!
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there is a cream you need to find a better doctor(s)I think it starts with a P. I had it once from working as a cashier someone gave it to me and I gave it to my kid dr prescribed the cream and it only took a few days to clear up. If it's that nad you need to get help immediately go to the E.R. if you have to if you get that cream you will feel so much better I can't believe you could deal with that so long...the itching is horrible.