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Can you suggest a means to get my bug bite to stop itching?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some options: To treat bug bites consider applying calamine lotion. Apply crushed ice or a cold pack. A 1 to 1 mix of water and baking soda is effective when applied to the lesions. You can take oral medications like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or chlorpheniramine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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