Things You'll Need
- Oral antihistamine
- Calamine lotion
- Tea tree oil
- Antiseptic lotion or soap
- Oatmeal bath
Instructions
Take an oral antihistamine to help reduce the urge to itch.
Wash the bites with antiseptic lotion or soap. Use cool water, because hot water may stimulate itching.
Saturate a cotton swab with tea tree oil and clean the bites.
Apply a hydrocortisone cream to the area to reduce the itch. Read the directions on the tube to see how often you can reapply.
Apply calamine lotion to the bites to prevent itching. When it dries, it will create a light cover over the bites.
Soak in a tepid oatmeal bath.
Place an ice pack on the bites to reduce the swelling and itch.