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What can you use to treat itching and swelling of tick bites?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Itchies Away: Apply over the counter Hydrocortisone 1% cream or calamine lotion. You can take other the counter antihistamines like Diphenhydramine [benadryl] or chorpheniramine maleate [chlortrimeton]. If these make you too sleepy, you can take non-drowsy Loratadine [claritin, alavert] instead.
Answered 1/21/2019
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Ointment/Benadryl: For localized itching and swelling Benadryl (diphenhydramine 25 mg) can be used, or application of 1% Hydrocortisone ointment.
Answered 3/31/2016
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