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What should i do if i have a huge mosquito bite on my leg?
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Antihistamine: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is good but may make you sleep. For the discomfort many people use teabags topically (wet of course) teabags also are good for the pain of sunburn.
Answered 6/24/2014
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