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How do you stop a mosquito bites from itching?
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Mosquito Bites: Mix baking soda and vinegar to make a thick paste. Apply the paste to the site of the mosquito bite. The chemistry of the paste will react with the toxins in the venom to neutralize the acid and provide immediate relief from itching.
Answered 5/6/2014
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Mosquito bites: Store aloe vera gel in refrigerator &apply to affected area. Rub basil leaf on bite. It repels mosquitoes &has anti-inflammatory properties. You can mix 2 parts baking soda w 1 part water. Stir into paste &place it over the mosquito bite. Can use calamine lotion.
Answered 5/7/2014
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