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!.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Bug Spray
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.
the best thing to prevent bug bites and stings is to use dryer sheets and bug spray.
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Hey - bed bug bites tend to be on upperbody and flies lower body