How to Treat Insect Bites [DermTV.com Epi #209]

[wolfxinstein]

I use vinegar. And it works

[IAmIanMendoza]

he makes me wanna itch

[AznTaggerXD]

for some reason i wake up hearing creapy mosquitos D: and get swollen ears

and bumps. anyone know what to do?

[Sharaashleyz]

I just an episode of my show with tips about Bug bite prevention and dealing with them afterwards! Check it out at my channel!

[ipodbroke1]

dang i would use my hunting knife to treat it with alcohol

[sxekjb]

my problem is I scratch in my sleep, waking up to re-opened bites >:(

[yaymeIamanut]

ive had a tiny (about a dime sized) red patch on my leg for about three weeks now. it itches like crazy. it looks like a ringworm, but do ringworms drain? tinactin doesnt seem to be doing its job... do i have impetigo or something else? if it is a bug bite, shouldnt it be long gone by now?

[Samit0o0]

I tried tu put an ice cube during 15 minutes and it stopped itching forever! ThANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I get one or two bites per night :( my mother says I hace "Sweet blood" hehehe.

[sweetestfairy28]

Dr. why is it that when my friend gets bitten by mosquitoes she keeps having to take trips to the bathroom? It only gradually reduces after clartin has had time to work. It bothers her a lot. Thanks.

[blackgardenia24]

I sooo Love this channel it's so helpful!!!! Thank You Dr. Schultz..

More videos Woopii!

Peace~

[goode2shuz1]

I have used Cortizone10 for yrs. w/excellent results. I 1st used it when my mom-in-law had itchy skin patches, & her dr. recommended it. It worked so well for her that I bought a tube of it, & have used it ever since. This was over 10 years ago. I think hubby puts a sign on my back when I am outside that says "Bite her, not me!" because mosquitos luv me. Cortizone10 relieves itch almost instantly. Also, I take Claritin everyday for allergies. Tx 4 sharing very useful info! :) Carla

[sinyeesinyee]

Doctor, this is the best tie pattern you are having. It makes the screen to be more interesting. ^^

[Peachy4Cherry]

thanks doc!!!!

[patcartrix]

thanks for the tips doc! but how about once the bite is gone? i have a million dark spots from previous bites and am very self conscious about them and cant seem to get rid of them..what can i do to make them go away or at least fade them?

[amiterisu]

I am like sugar to mosquitoes.I will have to give the ice cube remedy a try,when my skin itches,it really itches. Hydrocortizone has also been a good candidate for past itching fits,I also never knew that claritin could double as an itch reliever,very informative.Thanks doc!

[Voyeur53]

Thanks so much! That was very helpful!

[LetzMakeup]

This is super helpful, up until I went to South East Asia I was never affected by bites but when there I was brought out in these massive raised hard welts that lasted up to a week & I think were caused by Sand Flys, it was almost constant & de itching was almost unbearable at times, almost ruined my holiday. Since then no matter where I am, I sometimes get them, usually by the water. It happened n Amsterdam & even home here n Ireland. I hate it & find it hard to sooth!

[marilyneyvonne]

thanks for the tip. We have a big issue with mosquitos here because of the dengue. have a great day and thank you for what you do

[Jakez98]

When the insect bites gets too itchy, I always use my anti-acne gel to treat it. The gel seems to shrink the bumps faster! Maybe it's because of its soothing and anti-bacterial properties?

[Libraloco73]

The ice cube tip works every time. My mom used it on me when I was a kid and covered in mosquito bites from being in the park all day. As for my apt., I just have screens over all the open windows and make sure to close my apt. door quickly to keep any critters from sneaking in. 8)

[aadduuddee]

when I get bitten by mosquitos I just wash the bite with soap and water. it seems to make the bumps go away faster.

[kim103live]

thanks for the tips!