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Absolutely off-topic (hence the post in this section), but probably near and dear to many here because we shoot, hike, camp, hunt, fish, party and generally recreate outdoors.
I was in the waiting room for my annual physical yesterday (usual summer "uniform," t-shirt and shorts), unconsciously scratching away at half a dozen mosquito bites on my ankle, hand and both legs. The other patients surely noticed my discomfort and probably thought I had eczema or scabies or something. I'm surprised they didn't move away from me - I would. Thing is, I'm never without at least a few itchy, burning bug bites somewhere on me. All summer long!
For preventive steps, I use bug spray in the evenings, I screen my windows and doors, and I eliminate water puddles (from sprinklers and stuff) in my yard - known breeding sites. Still, I seem to attract more bites than most folks. I think that's why I'm invited to parties.
Once I get the bites, I use generic anti-itch sprays. They seem to diminish the itching by maybe 50% but wear off within an hour. And soon I find myself scratching again like a dog with fleas, even in my sleep. All summer long!
So what do you guys and gals use for relief once you have bites and start itching?
I was in the waiting room for my annual physical yesterday (usual summer "uniform," t-shirt and shorts), unconsciously scratching away at half a dozen mosquito bites on my ankle, hand and both legs. The other patients surely noticed my discomfort and probably thought I had eczema or scabies or something. I'm surprised they didn't move away from me - I would. Thing is, I'm never without at least a few itchy, burning bug bites somewhere on me. All summer long!
For preventive steps, I use bug spray in the evenings, I screen my windows and doors, and I eliminate water puddles (from sprinklers and stuff) in my yard - known breeding sites. Still, I seem to attract more bites than most folks. I think that's why I'm invited to parties.
Once I get the bites, I use generic anti-itch sprays. They seem to diminish the itching by maybe 50% but wear off within an hour. And soon I find myself scratching again like a dog with fleas, even in my sleep. All summer long!
So what do you guys and gals use for relief once you have bites and start itching?
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