Home Remedies for Bites and Stings

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Home remedies may help to relieve the pain of an insect bite. While they haven't been proven scientifically, many people report relief. You can try one or more and see whether they help you.

  • Apply calamine lotion, underarm deodorant, or witch hazel to the bite.
  • Soak the bite site in Epsom salt and water.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerMartin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerSean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last RevisedJanuary 26, 2010
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: January 26, 2010
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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