Mosquito bite reactions/allergies?

[LovesMeSomeCake]

So, I have severe reactions to bug and mosquito bites.  i get welts and uncontrollable itching.  I have tried EVERY PRODUCT ever.  It is so bad that I scratch till bloody and then have resulting scars.  The dermatologist prescribed me Fluocinonide cream, which does help some and a pill who's name I can't remember, but its for bed time and knocks me out.  And the bites I got while wearing a 50% deet bug spray.  Im having a horrible time trying not to draw blood here at work.

What do you use? Any suggestions? please?

[butlerfan]

I heard applying a hot spoon to the mosquito bite helps. I need to try it since I have bad reactions to mosquito bites as well.

Also, I believe vinegar on a cotton ball is supposed to help as well.

[rablissful]

EEK! This sounds horrible and what my niece goes through. She has really bad reactions to bug bites as well. I have no idea what my sister uses for her though.

I hope you get some relief!

[cheshie6]

This may sound crazy but Orajel maximum strength cream. It uses Benzocain that is what causes numbing, as well as has menthol for a cooling feeling. I despise bugs and though I don't react like you do, I do scratch to blood if I'm bit. This helps gives me nighttime and 3-4 hours of relief.

[jewel441]

I wet a little salt and rub it on the bites. It feels really good without causing too much damage. If you get it on the bite early enough it helps prevent it from getting too swollen and itchy.

[Deleted]

I' m convinced that the bugs are determined to eat me alive so I reluctantly use Ben's 100 Max Bug Protection. It contains 95% DEET. However, if I didn't live in a wooded area with a huge tick problem I might use something a little weaker.

I also use Tecnu for itch relief. It seems to last the longest out of the anti-itch gels. I've used it for years and highly recommend it.

[ihatepizza]

I second vinegar, I believe it's supposed to be apple cider vinegar but I use the regular stuff and get sweet relief. as a kid I used to use ice packs to stop the itch (now I seem to be more immune to the bites- yay Canada!)

[achromia]

Benadryl gel, applied AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after you've been bitten, and frequently thereafter for at least a couple of hours. I also find that consistently taking a daily antihistamine (in my case Zyrtec) from spring - fall significantly reduces the reaction I have to the bites.

Sorry you have this crappy reaction too!

[piccyami]

I use benadryl spray asap so I don't touch them at all. If I touch a bite, I'm pretty much going to scratch it until I have a huge scar.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

OK, I have vinegar, orajel, I took a Zyrtec, and I found some liquid lidocane, and I ordered tecnu and Ben's from amazon. THANK YOU ALL, hopefully I can make it through the day without drawing blood.

I am also trying to convince my husband to let me install a bug net over our bed. like we're on safari! he is not sold.

[awkwardturtle]

Poor thing. My H gets the same reaction with Mosquitos. Benadryl gel seems to help the itching for him. Maybe even take the Benadryl tablet? It can make you drowsy though.

[roastytoasty]

Jun 16, 2015 9:14:06 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

I am also trying to convince my husband to let me install a bug net over our bed. like we're on safari! he is not sold.

Lol, do it anyway and tell him you were going for a "romantic" atmosphere.

I used to use original listerine on bug bites- the antiseptic would help. It had to be the old school brown colored stuff though, otherwise I'm echoing some of the other posts. I haven't done the orajel, but I plan to this summer. Once I started on a consistent Allegra routine I noticed my bites haven't been as bad either. Good luck!!

[MrsRC88]

Witch hazel and the inside of a banana peel help too! I'm allergic to mosquito bites- I get horrible dark purple welts. I've decided this year i don't care how bad my legs look, it will not prevent me from wearing dresses and shorts!

[blacknyellow]

Whatever you do, try not to rub them! I swear it spreads the mosquito venom (or whatever they inject in you) and makes the itching worse.

I second the oragel suggestion.

[squeakyduck]

Benadryl pills at night, hydrocortisone cream the rest of the time.

The topical benadryl WORKS, but my doctor is a spoilsport and told me not to use it. Something about causing benadryl allergies. It was a long time ago though, so I may be remembering wrong.