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Can you advise me if having bitten by a mosquito or a leech?
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Mosquito Bite: To treat bug bites consider applying calamine lotion. Apply crushed ice or a cold pack. A 1 to 1 mix of water and baking soda is effective when applied to the lesions. You can take oral medications like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Chlorpheniramine.
Answered 6/24/2014
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