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I got bit up really badly yesterday when i was outside and my legs itch really bad what can i use to stop the itch i already used benadryl (diphenhydramine) anti itch?

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Bites: ice your spots to stop the itching and put a topical steroid cream to ease it too

Answered 9/29/2016

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