cold water or ice will bring down some of the itching and swelling, but I don't know if it will be enough. Benadryl or similar will also help the itching. I *think* that most of what's causing the swelling (allergic reaction) is what also causes the itching; I'd recommend cold water or ice on the worst of them, antihistamines and aspirin (which reduces swelling and thins blood somewhat, and most itchy bug bites contain a coagulant). Since I've fled from states with really big mosquitoes I've gotten by with lots of cold water applied to bites ASAP.
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Date: 2003-06-16 11:15 pm (UTC)