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Prevention & Cure:First Aid for Bites and Stings

2012-12-11

Name: Editor How to reduce itching due to an insect bite? What is first aid for bites and stings? How to reduce the intensity of toxin from an insect bite?

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2012-12-11

Name: Payal
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Reduce itchiness

A good remedy is to apply calamine lotions and baking soda to reduce the itchiness. a good home remedy is to apply tulsi leaf juice to the affected area. It gives instant relief.

2012-12-11

Name: Gunmun
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First aid for insect bites

First aid for insect bites and stings is to remove the stinger with tweezers and then washing the are with a mild soap and water. Any pain reliever can be applied to soothe the pain or ice can be applied.

2012-12-11

Name: Danish
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Reducing itching

to reduce itching from insect bites, you must first of all remove the stinger if it is there. Then you can wash the area with soap and water. Honey relieves itching and even aloe vera gel has the same effect.

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