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Heat - hair dryer to stop the itch of a mosquito bite

Submitted by Pamela L. Grieger

To stop the itch associated with a mosquito bite: Using a handheld hair dryer, apply as much heat as you can tolerate to the mosquito bite for at least 30 seconds. You may feel a sharp stinging in the precise area of the mosquito bite. Just hang in there. 

This method provides the same tried-and-true benefits as applying a hot washcloth (see the tip entitled "Heat" in the Health:Home Remedies:Mosquito Bites category), but using a hair dryer allows precise control of the amount of heat applied and is more convenient than heating a washcloth, especially if you have multiple bites.

Visitors comments

Relief!!! Comments By: Jane T Tried this on my 11 huge bites & at last relief! It does sting but afterwards it's worth it. It has lasted 6 hours & am going to do them again now -unbroken sleep tonight at last   bad 1s Comments By: sophie mine are massive n were i av scratched them dev cut