Itch Relief

Archer · 03-23-2010, 04:11 PM

Okay, so sometimes I forget to re-apply bug repellant, and other times I just forget to apply it, period. The point is, I get covered in mosquito bites, and what I really could use is a great anti-itch ointment, lotion or spray that I could keep at home or in my car. Anyone know any really good ones, or at least the ones that don't work and should be avoided?

southerngal · 03-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Hydrocortisone creams even dollar store brands work well but if you are looking for a guarantee go for Benadryl ant-itch cream in a clear bottle.

failghe · 03-23-2010, 09:54 PM

If it is only 1 or 2 bites I go with the x method. You use your fingernail and put an x on top of the bite and somehow the itch goes away for a while. Don't know why though. I should include an anti itch cream in the backpack though.

BigBackyard · 03-25-2010, 05:30 AM

I would think that is just some kind of counter irritation.

I carry Olbas oil for it-the tiniest dot takes away the itch for a very long time.

Alexis · 03-25-2010, 10:34 AM

What is Olbas oil and where do you find it? I've never heard of it. I typically use the cortisone creams, but I have to keep reapplying frequently.

Hilltopper · 03-25-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexis

What is Olbas oil and where do you find it? I've never heard of it.

I would really like to know this as well.

As for what I use, I usually use something like Lanacane. I've gotten much better at remembering the bug repellant though, I hate mosquito bites.

woodzman · 03-26-2010, 07:41 AM

Hydrocortisone cream works about the best for me, but a piece of ice held on the bite seems to work pretty good too. A good natural remedy, if you forget the anti itch cream and it grows in your area, is jewelweed. Just cut a stem and rub the juice on the bite. I've used it for everything from bug bites to poison ivy.