Wellness

[ThinkOutsidetheBox]

Apple cider vinegar rubbed on bites or itchiness helps. Also, get a small bottle of hexane-free (or expeller or cold-pressed = same thing) Castor oil. Castor oil is the only oil that penetrates the skin to the depth that it does. It is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and a natural anti-inflammatory. Do some Googl or Bing reading on it. Fascinating stuff. It is somewhat thick and sticky on its own though, so I actually mix it with olive oil and some peppermint and rosemary essential oils to make a rub for all sorts of issues. Works a treat for so many things.

[Kitty Galore]

thank you ALL for your wonderful suggestions for my itch problem .   i certainly have many cures to check out now 😺.  Most I have not heard of ,  for instance didn't know that benedryl even made a spray ,  how great !!  

Again,  appreciate your taking  the time to reply 😀

[MoJoV]

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

I use calendula oil on my mosquito bites.  I get huge, golf ball size welts whenever I get a mosquito bite and they burn (like someone is holding a lighted cigarette against my skin) and itches like crazy.

Caledula works better than any OTC or RX I've tried.

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@VaBelle35You sound exactly like me.  Bug bites burn and itch and swell horribly on me.  Then I scratch them til they bleed and even scar. I have a health food store near me,maybe I can find this oil there.  Thanks for the tip.

[VaBelle35]

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@MoJoV wrote:

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

I use calendula oil on my mosquito bites.  I get huge, golf ball size welts whenever I get a mosquito bite and they burn (like someone is holding a lighted cigarette against my skin) and itches like crazy.

Caledula works better than any OTC or RX I've tried.

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@VaBelle35You sound exactly like me.  Bug bites burn and itch and swell horribly on me.  Then I scratch them til they bleed and even scar. I have a health food store near me,maybe I can find this oil there.  Thanks for the tip.

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I ordered it from Amazon.  I had a hard time finding it locally at health places.  It's not expensive.

I also mix 3 drops with my day moisturizer because it's good for redness (I have rosacea).

[LilacTree]

Try tea tree oil.  Be careful with it though, as it stains everything.  But it works!!

[twinkies]

Mix equal amounts of glycerin and Thayers [alcohol-free] witch hazel together in a spray bottle. Before using give it a gentle shake a few times , Spray on area and rub in excess, Use as needed. I use this for my psoriasis and it can be used for eczema as well . Make sure you use alcohol frre brand of witch hazel . I like thayers and you can use  the cucumber ,rose , lavender or lemon scented if you want.

cathy from ma

[twinkies]

Also Sorion cream works well.

[webbgarner1]

for me

hydrocortisone cream

benadryl cream

winter green rubbing alcohol

[joammi]

Calamine lotion

[Elri]

Would it help if you soaked your feet/ankles in baking soda?  What about Domeboro?  Would that help?

I know last night when I showered I used a ton of baking soda because I was so itchy.