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Does crossing gnat bites stop them itching?

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Dr. John Ebner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

That's what I do :): Your question made me smile. I do the same thing with insect bites that are very itchy. I think it helps because what you are doing by using your fingernail to make a cross on the skin where it itches loads the nerve with a pain sensation which overpowers the itch receptors and helps relieves the itch.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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