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I got stung by a bee yesterday. now the bite is really itchy. what can i do to stop the itch?
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Cold/anti-histamine: A cold compress at the site reduces the "itch" messages that go to the brain. An anti-histamine can help reduce itching over time.
Answered 6/3/2019
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