what stops bites itching quickly

[marshymy]

What can i use to stop bites itching quickly? i'll buy anything 😩 three huge bites across my back and loads of smaller ones on my legs they're driving me mad!

Eurax cream.

I always get reactions to bites and this is the only thing that stops the itch.

This stuff is amazing, we use it for bites, stings, eczema, rashes etc

We cover them with a spra-ony plaster or nail varnish. Truly does work.

*spray-on plaster, obviously

Zapper thing is amazing

If I'm really itching I run the hairdryer over the bites until it just stings, stops the itch for a while.

As Loopy says, you need nothing other than a hairdryer. Put it on warm and point it at the bite, which will become intensely itchy. One it becomes uncomfortably warm, switch off. The itching should stop for at least 24 hours. If it does return, first the process. No need for any lotions or potions.

Antisan is the best cream I've found.

Thirding the hairdryer method! It really does work

I can't believe nobody has said tea tree oil. It's the best!

Just on the offchance that you're breastfeeding, breast milk works a treat for any sort of skin injury. It has anti- bacterial properties.

After bite

Ooh, hairdryer trick sounds interesting.

My two tips are:

rub a dry bar of soap over the bites, or

roll on deodorant applied to the bites

Both stop the itching for a while.

Heat. Found this out by accident holding a hot cup of tea to my leg. Hold against for as long as you can stand until itch stops

@DianaT1969, I did mention tea tree oil!

I’ve done the hot teaspoon thing and found it works for about 24 hours until repeated. I’m guessing that the hairdryer does the same thing.

Lit cigarette held as close to the bite as you can stand for as long as you can take it.

Yes a good hot intense heat source will solve it, if that is a hot teaspoon or a hairdryer, good.

Bites are awful. But I know what to do now. It's the teaspoon method for me. Means I can get out of bed and go to the kitchen and quietly DO my bites with the spoon under the boiling tap! No disturbance for anyone else. Apart from poor me!

Instead of dangerous scalding suggestions just get a piece of ice and hold it on as long as possible. Also, I second the Eurax cream it's truly fabulous. Also works well for Thrush

I currently have FIVE of the fuckers.

Don’t touch them. It makes it worse.

Bite cream and ice works temporarily. Swimming pool chlorine kills

You’d think I would have learned to douse myself in insect repellent after contracting viral meningitis from a bite last year but apparently I’m a fucking idiot stupid thing is in 40 years I’ve never been bitten apart from my last two holidays

Ice melts in two seconds in a hot country. Doesn't work sorry. Lots of drips everywhere and no relief.

Ironically it is a heat source that will work in the end.

Afterbite stick, containing ammonia. Stinks but well worth it. I was bitten to bits in Greece.

Anthisan - also works for nettle stings on dog paws and jellyfish stings

Nothing really does.

Not for me anyway. Why I moved to northern New England I will never know.