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None of the bugs that bite like mosquitoes, black flies, buffalo flies, fleas, mites, red mites, bed bugs, ticks, etc., are not good at all. Although the bite or the sting itself is not that terrible, the subsequent itch and swelling can be extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are many methods (which can be used with medical materials or not) that you can use to relieve the itchy pain caused by the bites and ultimately remove the sting completely.

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Method 1 of 4: Treatment of bug stings

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   Clean the sting. The first thing you need to do is clean the area where it was burned. Use soap and warm water to wash the sting. If the sting is swollen, you can apply a cold compress or an ice pack to reduce the swelling. The cold will also temporarily relieve pain and itching.
   • Use an ice pack or ice pack for up to every 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the pack and rest for about 10 minutes. Continue doing this for up to 1 hour.

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   Don't scratch the sting. The bites will often itch and you will want to scratch, but don't. Do your best to refrain from scratching. Unfortunately, scratching can cause an infection to make matters worse.

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   Apply anti-itch lotions and creams. If the sting is still itchy, you can apply Calamine lotion - a topical antihistamine - or corticosteroid cream to relieve the itching. All creams and lotions are available from pharmacies without a prescription. If you are unsure which one to take, you can consult your pharmacist.

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   Take medicines. You can take acetaminophen (eg Tylenol), ibuprofen (eg Advil) or antihistamines (eg Claritin) if you need pain relief or itching.
   • If you are taking allergy medication every day, you should be careful if you want to take extra antihistamines. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if it is possible to increase the dose or safely combine with another medicine.

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   Use a baking soda mixture. Mix warm water with baking soda in the bowl until it forms a paste. Apply the mixture directly to the bite wound. This will provide temporary relief. Rinse off the baking soda mixture after 15-20 minutes.
   • In general, this mixture consists of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water.

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   Consider using meat tenderizer. Mix the spiced meat tenderizer with warm water until a paste is made. Apply the mixture directly to the sting site to reduce itching. Rinse off after 15-20 minutes.

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   Use a wet tea bag. Soak the tea bag in warm water for a short time and then place the wet tea bag on the sting to relieve itching. If you are using a tea bag that was previously made to drink, make sure the tea bag has cooled down enough before applying it to your skin. Leave the tea bag on your skin for 15-20 minutes.

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   Cut some fruits or vegetables into small pieces. There are many types of vegetables and fruits that contain enzymes that can help reduce swelling and itching. Try one of the following fruits and vegetables:
   • Papaya - Apply a thin slice to the bite wound for about an hour.
   • Onion - Rub a slice of onion over the bite.
   • Garlic - Crush a clove of garlic and apply the garlic to the bite.

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   Soak the sting in apple cider vinegar. Immediately after being stung by a bug, soak the sting in apple cider vinegar (if possible) for a few minutes. If the sting is still uncomfortable, you can pour apple cider vinegar over the cotton ball and then apply a bandage to it over the sting.

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    Crush an aspirin. Use a spoon or mortar to crush / pound an aspirin. Add a little water to make the dough into a paste and apply it to the sting. You can leave the mixture on your skin (similar to when you apply Calamine lotion) and rinse it off with the next shower.

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    Use tea tree oil. Place 1 drop of tea tree oil on the sting once a day. This does not relieve the itchiness, but it can help reduce and eliminate swelling.
    • You can also use 1-2 drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil to relieve itching.

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    Seek help from a homeopathic therapist. There are many homeopathic remedies that have been shown to be effective against bug stings. However, which therapy and how much to take will vary from person to person. You should see a homeopathic therapist or homeopathic therapist for assistance in choosing the best therapy. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Treating a tick bite

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   Find ticks. The tick lives outdoors and is very small. Unlike other bugs, they not only bite and discard, but often cling to the skin and continue to live on the human body. They like to reside in small, hairy / hair nooks like the scalp, behind the ears, in the armpits or groin, between the fingers and toes. When looking for ticks, you should start in these positions and do a thorough examination of your body to be sure.

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   Eliminate ticks. You need to get rid of the tick from the body. A tick bite often needs the help of others, especially if the tick is hiding in a difficult to reach position. Do not use bare hands to touch the tick.
   • If you are alone, anxious, unsure or don't have the right tools, you should seek help from a medical professional for help getting rid of the tick. Unless you have a severe allergic reaction, you do not need emergency hospitalization.
   • Use tweezers to grab the tick from its mouth or head.
   • Pick the tick as close to the skin as possible.
   • Do not use tweezers to twist the cicada.
   • Pull the cicada out slowly and gently in a straight, unscrewed line.
   • Don't use things like moisturizing grease, solvents, knives, or matches.
   • If the tick breaks many pieces, make sure to remove the remaining piece from the skin.
   • Do not throw the tick away, even if the body is broken.

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   Hold the cicada. Yes, you should keep the cicada temporarily. Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, so it's important to check for the tick's body if there are signs of illness or even if there is no sign. If the test is positive, you may need more medical treatment.
   • Put the dead body in a plastic bag or small container (eg empty medicine box, ...)
   • If the tick is alive, you can keep the ticks in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
   • If the tick is dead, keep it in the freezer for up to 10 days.
   • Throw it away if it is not possible to take the tick for testing within 10 days. Ticks frozen or stored in the refrigerator for more than 10 days are not valid for testing.

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   See your doctor. If the tick is deeply embedded in the skin or has only been partially removed, you should see your doctor for help getting rid of the tick. In addition, you should also see your doctor if you have symptoms of Lyme disease.
   • The most common early sign of Lyme disease is a "bull's eye" rash.
   • Other symptoms of Lyme disease are: fatigue, fever or chills, headache, cramps or weakness, numbness or tingling, swollen lymph nodes and / or skin rash.
   • In more severe cases, the patient may develop symptoms: impaired cognitive function, nervous system disturbances, arthritis symptoms and / or abnormal heart rhythm.

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   Wash off the sting. Use soap and water to wash the sting. Apply a little disinfectant to the sting to disinfect. You can use isopropyl alcohol, hand sanitizer, etc. Make sure to wash your hands after washing the sting.

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   Get the tick tested. Testing is usually done by a public health professional. Check with your local health station to see if they have a tick test. The public health laboratory will begin with determining the tick type as only certain types of ticks carry the disease. If the incoming tick is of concern, the specialist may conduct tests or send the tick sample to a key national laboratory for further testing.
   • If your local health station does not test for ticks, you can send the tick sample directly to a key national laboratory. Adhere to the national key laboratory's instructions for submitting samples.
   • If your local health station does a tick test, you will need to follow the tick sample submission procedure for testing. Refer to the information on the website for detailed instructions.
   • If you show signs of infection but are still waiting for the test results of ticks, get treated right away and remember that the test may give false negative results or you may even have been stung by another tick without knowing it.
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Method 3 of 4: Prevent bug bites

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   Do not use fragrance products. Some bugs are attracted to certain scents or odors that are unfamiliar to them. Avoid using perfumes or scented lotions and creams when outdoors.

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   Use an insect repellent. Insect repellants are available in spray and lotion form. Spray or apply an insect repellent before going outside to prevent the bugs from coming into contact with your body in the first place. The spray is easier to cover the whole body and can also be sprayed directly onto clothes. However, the lotion can be used directly on the skin and focuses on exposed areas.
   • Read the instructions for using insect repellent lotions to see if you can apply it to your face. Absolutely do not apply near eyes.
   • DEET-based insect repellants are the most effective.
   • Wait at least 30 minutes after applying sunscreen before applying insect repellent.

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   Wear protective clothing. In addition to wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, you can also wear clothing designed specifically to protect against insects. Special clothing includes a hat with a thin mesh covering the face, neck and shoulders. If you go to an area with a lot of bugs, this may be better than using an insect repellent.
   • You can tuck the bottom of the pants into the socks (socks) to prevent the bug from biting your ankle.

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   Clean up standing water. Stagnant or un-circulating puddles and waterways can be mosquito breeding habitats. If there is standing water in your home, make sure you clean it to keep out mosquitoes. If you are outdoors, avoid areas with calm water if possible.

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   Light up lemongrass candles. Candles made from lemongrass, linalool and geraniol have all been shown to repel bugs, mostly mosquitoes. In fact, there is research showing that lemongrass helps reduce female mosquitoes in the area by up to 35%, linalool decreases by up to 65% and geraniol reduces by up to 82%.
   • People even produce lemongrass scent badges to attach on clothes.

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   Make an essential oil insect repellant. There are some essential oils that are effective against bugs and when mixed with water, they can be applied to the skin to keep bugs away. You can also use an essential oil diffuser instead of a candle light.
   • Essential oils that are effective against bugs include: eucalyptus, clove, lemongrass, essential oil or neem cream, camphor oil gel, and menthol.
   • If you apply the solution directly to your skin, be careful not to get it in your eyes.
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Method 4 of 4: Determine what to do

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   Recognize the symptoms of a bug bite. This may seem obvious, but you need to make sure it's a bug sting and not something else caused, like poison ivy. Besides, some symptoms may be similar to other medical conditions, especially if you are allergic to the bug that you have just bitten.
   • The following symptoms usually appear near or on the actual bites: pain, swelling, redness, itching, warmth, hives and / or little bleeding. A person sting may have one, several, all symptoms or no symptoms, depending on the individual's reaction to the specific type of bug and sting.
   • The following symptoms are more severe and may be a life-threatening allergic reaction: cough, itchy throat, tightness in the throat or chest, difficulty breathing, wheezing, nausea or vomiting, dizziness lightheadedness or fainting, sweating, nervousness and / or itching and a rash elsewhere on the body other than the sting.

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   Know when an emergency situation is. If the victim is stung by a bug in the mouth, nose or throat, or could have a severe allergic reaction, call 911 or take the person to the emergency room immediately. People with the above signs need medical intervention to be able to breathe and will need some medicines to relieve symptoms (eg epinephrine, corticosteroids, ...).
   • If there is an allergy to a particular bug, the person who was stung by the bug may carry an EpiPen pen (a carry-on injection for epinephrine injection). In that case, you need to follow the instructions on the pen to give the victim immediate injection. Or you can find more instructions on how to use EpiPen pens on the product website.
   • Even if epinephrine is injected, the victim should be taken to a doctor.

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   Know when to see the doctor again. A person with a bug bite who doesn't have a severe allergic reaction (or doesn't get stung in the airways) may be okay. If the subject begins to experience any of the following symptoms, you should see your doctor for further treatment.
   • Secondary infection caused by itching and scratching causes a cut in the skin and is invaded by bacteria. The skin is the first line of defense against infection.
   • Persistent pain or itching, fever, signs of infection in the bite.
   • If infected, subjects will need to take antibiotics to fight the infection.
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Advice

• If you are stung by a flying insect such as a honey bee or wasp, be sure to remove the stinger from your skin before using any of the above treatments. You can use tweezers to pick up if you cannot use your fingers.