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So you have been bitten by a mosquito or similar blood sucker. Then have a look at the following tips to get some relief from the itch of a mosquito bite.
You can get some relief from the itching and discomfort by trying one of the following:
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Applying soap on the area will bring instant relief.
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Apply paste made of baking soda and water and apply directly to the affected area.
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Make a paste of meat tenderizer and a little water, and apply to swollen bite area. Meat tenderizer breaks down the protein quickly and eases the itching and reaction to the bite.
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Dab rubbing alcohol on bite as soon as possible and bites disappear like magic.
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Apply a solution of 50/50 lime juice and water.
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Your tips on how to stop itching from mosquito bites is O.K. but the remedies are residual relief. There is another sure fire way to instantly stop the itching. As soon as itching starts dampen and fold several times a washcloth. Place it in the microwave as it is quicker or find some other way to heat it. (Tap water is usually not hot enough). The temperature should be hot but not enough to scald the skin and tolerable. Place the hot washcloth directly over the bite. The person will begin to feel a sharp, burning, and stinging pain exactly where the bite occurred. Keep the washcloth over the bite for about one minute while tolerating the pain. The mosquito saliva contains protein left inside the bite and the hot temperature neutralizes the protein which causes the sharp pain. After removing the washcloth, there will be no itching sensation. It works each time.
I was in Mexico, and lime and salt does the trick in taking away the itch, just sprinkle the salt on the lime and rub hard over the bite, so it breaks the skin. But not hard though. When I am away in a hot climate I carry this with me. What a life saver. But if your allergic to mosquito bites, unfortunately it won't take the swelling down.
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