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Can vaseline soothe an itchy insect bite?

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Itchy skin: Moisturizers may help for itchy insect bite if the area is dry. For itching one needs a topical anti-itch cream such as Hydrocortisone or oral otc antihistamine.

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Answered 1/21/2019

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