answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The best at-home treatment for bug bites is an ice cold metal spoon against the affected area, or a bag of ice. This will numb the itching and swelling. For store-bought remedies, the most sought-after brand is Off!.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the treatment for bug bites?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where can I get information on natural bug bite treatment and prevention?

I myself prefer to treat bug bites with natural remedies. My favorite site for resources and information regarding a natural approach to bug bites is Natures Natural Healing .


Where can I find bug bite pictures for lime disease?

You can learn about causes, symptoms and prevention of bug bites, and read about treatment of insect bites and stings. You can also see stings and bites from insects are common. You can view the pictures at www.emedicinehealth.com.


Is there a bug bite treatment that I can take as a pill?

While the cream or lotion is more common in treating bug bites there are other forms of medicine that can be taken. There are antihistamines including Benadryl that are now offered in a pill form and effective in treating bug bites.


What is a safe bug bite treatment for babies?

Spider bites should really be seen by a pediatrician as you might be dealing with infection. For less severe bug bites, one could use baking soda with water to bring down irritation.


How do you stop bug bites?

Bug Spray


How long do bug bites generally take to heal?

The length of time a bug bite will take to heal will depend largely on what bug has bitten you. A mosquito bite can take a day or two to go away while there are some ant and spider bites that may take weeks to heal and need proper treatment.


Will garlic prevent bed bug bites?

the best thing to prevent bug bites and stings is to use dryer sheets and bug spray.


What bug bites and is black?

Scorpion


Can you freeze bug bites away?

No


Do you shave your legs when you have bug bites?

No.


Are stink bug bites toxic?

no


When you scratch bed bug bites does it spread?

Hey - bed bug bites tend to be on upperbody and flies lower body