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What is the fastest way to make bug bites go away? hydrocortisone cream? benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills? something better?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Time: Time heals all wounds...Low potency over the counter Hydrocortisone cream can also help the lesions to go away faster.

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Answered 1/4/2017

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