Tips For Identifying Insect Bites And Stings
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Insect bites and stings can burn, itch and/or swell up. There are some bites and stings that cause skin irritation just for a short while, and then there are others that irritate for a longer period of time. Some people can be allergic to insect bites and stings, and there are insects that can end up causing a strange reaction. Hence, it is important to be able to identify insect bites and stings, at least for peace of mind. More...
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Can Hydrogen Peroxide Help Insect Bites ?
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical solution that is used in industries and even in some homes. It is mainly applied as a natural disinfectant or bleach. One of the main industrial uses for hydrogen peroxide is as a teeth whitener and cleaner. It has some powerful properties that can help kill germs and bacteria. It is very cheap and cost under $1 and is available in drug stores. Many people will hear natural remedies for insect bites that include making use of hydrogen peroxide; and they wonder can hydrogen peroxide help insect bites. More...
Treating Insect Bites
Insect bites are very common in children and adults. Getting bitten by an ant or a mosquito is no big deal. However, some insect bites are much more harmful than the bite of an ant. Some of the insects that cause harmful bites are spiders, mites, ticks, fleas, bees, wasps and the popular and ubiquitous mosquito. Some insects can cause anaphylactic reaction in people. More...
How To Stop Itch From Insect Bites ?
Insect bites can be bothersome because they are itchy and sometimes hurt a lot too. There are several home-based remedies for an insect bite. Some people say banana peel is very effective and even butter or nail polish can do the trick. Using a hair dryer on full blow dry can help relieve the pain on the localized site of the insect bite. You may also have some creams and astringents that can reduce the pain and itching sensation. More...
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