Bite relief

[Globetrotter.uk]

Which are the best relief creams/lotions on the Market.

When I get bitten I tend to use pinewoods cream but I think my body has got use to it.

 

[JonathanD]

I use the steel handle end of a spoon or knife dipped in boiling water for ten seconds. You then thrust it onto the bite, take the pain for a split second and then enjoy the amazing relief that follows. It works exceptionally well.

 

[spandit]

Heat works for me too - I tend to pour hot water on the bite (or hold it under the hot tap). Think the heat breaks down the poison and also brings the blood to the surface to help dissipate it

 

[Toddy]

Eurax.

It stops the itch, it eases the swelling, and it gives me peace

Failing that.....crushed cleavers or goosegrass (had enough sticky willie jokes ) works remarkably well, as does meadowsweet.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[shaggystu]

i seem to be getting bitten more and more these days, i never used to at all, not sure what's changed.
i've been using boots' own brand "bite & sting relief anithistamine cream", apparently the active ingredient is mapyramine maleate, about £3.50 for a 30g tube IIRC, it works pretty well for me

HTH

stuart

 

[bb07]

I'm almost afraid to say this, but some people swear by Preparation H for insect bites. After all, it is for stopping itch and reducing swelling.

 

[g4ghb]

I have a 'sting clicker' like this - - it gives you a kinda pezto? shock and seems to work ok (when I remember to use it) to be honest the most common sting I get is nettle which it is no use for

 

[santaman2000]

Brand name really doesn't matter. Just make sure the itch relieving ingredient is 1% hydrocortizone (for itchy bites)

 

[Suomäki]

I also prefer 1% hydrocortizone or 2,5 % hydrocortizone

 

[mountainm]

We used to use Solarcaine
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solarcaine-Aloe-Extra-Relief-Spray/dp/B000052XQK
as kids - you can occasionally find it in shops over here. Great for bites and sunburn. If I can't find that I get Eurax or just Man up and take the itches.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Plain old malt vinegar works for me every time...

 

[mountainm]

Plain old malt vinegar works for me every time...

With the added Chip Shop smell bonus!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

LoL!

It works really, really well... If I get a mozzie/horse fly bite, it reacts badly and I get yellow itchy lumps. A quick scratch to open the bite, a drop of vinegar on the area and no more itching.

I have no idea why, but it works every time. Just cured an unexplained bite on my arm with vinegar thats been playing up for a day or so. No itching anymore and healing nicely after just a couple of hours since treatment.

al.

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

Blimey just tried the heat method with a spoon. Ouch can't feel any itching just a deep burning sensation.

 

[JonathanD]

Blimey just tried the heat method with a spoon. Ouch can't feel any itching just a deep burning sensation.

There you go

 

[dave53]

shame he didn't see that one coming jon regards dave I'm in tears here

 

[Hugo]

I use the steel handle end of a spoon or knife dipped in boiling water for ten seconds. You then thrust it onto the bite, take the pain for a split second and then enjoy the amazing relief that follows. It works exceptionally well.

Thanks JD this worked for me today, I was bitten on Sunday and it was giving me gip until the hot spoon trick.

 

[Crowe]

Similar trick to Johnathon D. If you smoke, hold the glowing tip of the cigarrette just above the bite until you cannot stand the pain. Et Voila the irritation stops.
Crowe

 

[heavylevy]

We use the "sting clicker" the wife was recommended it by someone who took it on safari and we havnt looked back BLOODY brilliant if you excuse the pun.cheers

 

[sasquatch]

Tiger Balm or similar works as well