what is the best thing to treat itchy bites

Alie121


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 17:53

hi,i am trying to find out the best treatment for itchy bites,i am new to cyprus and need to find a good treatment for the bites for me and my family and suggestions?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 17:58

A fresh lemon cut into two and then rub over exposed body.



Richard

Aga Buyers A G


Joined: 04/10/2007
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:04

long finger nails - hahahaha

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:06

Antishan cream.

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:07

Sorry forgot to say, this cream is available in all the chemists.

Geoff1131MK11


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:15

For an instant relief, just spit on the bite, does'nt sound nice but believe me it works.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:15

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bites-insect/pages/treatment.aspx

airy____fairy


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 813

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:19

lavender oil, i usually put a drop on a wet cotton bud and apply to the bite - itch gone in seconds - also this is anti inflammatory aswell as an anti septic so will help the bite to go away quickly too

Sunnycee


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:21

last sept i got bitten alot and the chemist in girne recomended fenigel which is antihistamine but also cools

them as well. Have since bought it at our local chemist over here.

sc

Alie121


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:23

thanks for the comments took every thing in and will try all the suggestions thanks

tattlad


Joined: 13/12/2008
Posts: 479

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:37

a cheese grater

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:53

jack daniels and coke

Queen180


Joined: 13/04/2009
Posts: 399

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 18:59

Tiger Balm and lasts forever

sharky


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 21:57

try appling salt water to the bite

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 22:04

Queen180, where can I get the magic cure all Tiger balm?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 07:11

Prevention better than cure.

if all the family susceptible to bites start taking Vitimin B Compex daily and use a spray like Jungle Formula befor going out in the evenings. A little vinegar on the bite or some toothpaste will take the itch out for now.

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 09:01

I use all of the above remedies,also tea tree oil [from Body shop UK] although there must be some in the TRNC ,just haven't looked.At present have been using Stilex Jel,it's keeping the swelling down,bought here in Alsancak chemist.

Due to all the rain we had and now being humid our TC neighbours have told us there will be millions of the dreaded mossie's.

The Mossie man might even be working overtime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 09:05

Obviously somethings work better than others but I have found without doubt that if you cut the top off a lemon so you can see the inside slide it over the bite a few times and in about 10-15 minutes the itchiness has gone. This is the only thing I use its the cheapest and the best. When the top of the lemon has dried up cut another slice off and start again.

Alie121


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:07

thanks everyone i will try all the above and tell u witch i think is best.already tryed lemon seems to be working good!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:09

You can get a battery operated Zapper , i don't know how effective they are though , has anybody on this board used them ?

Regards , Simbas

Sunnycee


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:12

The other thing my local chemist suggested was Brewers Yeast tablets which woulds make sense as last year there was a lot in the papers about mozzies hating Marmite which has the same base

sc

Alie121


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:18

hi simbas my dad just got one yesterday of cyprus 44 and is working well so far.they are very good they kill very insect in its way.

Alie121


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:19

thanks sunnycee i will try them out and let u now the result

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:21

Hi Alie121 , i meant for the stings , you are supposed to zap the bite with the zapper and the pain relief is supposed to be immediate !

Regards , Simbas

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:24

Original Listerine

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:47

another thing which is good but not sure if you can get it here is Witch Hazel

Thinker


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 169

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:54

Hi Simbas,



I am really prone to mossie and sandfly bites and have tried numerous repellants, including Vitamin B1 and Brewers Yeast tablets to no avail. They still bite me!!!



Due to this fact I have a bag full of after bite lotions, creams, gels, oils and also try the natural approach, aloe vera worked ok for me. HOWEVER I am now the proud owner of a zapper and YES the result is instant and if it starts to itch again later then another zap stops it. It is excellent and the bites dont hang around due to the fact I am not constantly scratching them.



I would recommend!!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 13:37

Thanks Thinker , i will definately get one as i too am irresistible

Regards , Simbas

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 16:49

Ooooh, I want a zapper!! Are they available here? If not Ill have to wait for 2 wks til I go to Uk and hope that the blighters dont feast on me until then!

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 19:15

Hi all,



I have heard that if you put some listerine in a spray bottle and spray around the table and chairs where you are eating. The mozzies and biters stay clear of the area, I haven't tried this yet but I know someone who has said it definitely works.





The butlers wife

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 22:06

We second what whistler said. Anthisan cream. It's brilliant, especially if you can put some on as soon as you are bitten. Stops the itching and also stops the bite turning into a sore.

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 22:54

Hi

I got one of those little devices that give you tiny eletric shocks. Bought from Boots, very cheap, with keyring attachment. Yellow, looks a bit like a whistle. Definately stops the itching for quie some time.

Jo Valentine

kimandneil1


Joined: 15/05/2009
Posts: 169

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 22:58

hi you may think this mad but a used tea bag when its cooled down

chatterbox04


Joined: 13/11/2008
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 13:52

Hi I visit the chemist near supreme shop at chatalkoy, have an injection for 10 lira, every month until October, the pesky things still get you, but no itchiness or swelling, it is well worth it.

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 14:01

Haven't heard of that one chatterbox. Is this the first year you have done this? Would be interested to hear of anyone else who has had the injection.