Daily use of these drugs helps block the symptom-producing release of histamine.
These drugs ease itching, swelling and other allergy symptoms. The usual treatment for chronic hives is prescription antihistamine pills that don't make you drowsy. If these don't help, your health care provider might suggest that you try one or more of these treatments: Because each ingredient is shelf-stable, the cream can be made in advance, so it’s ready to be used the moment a bug or plant attacks.īefore we part ways today, I think it’s only appropriate to give credit where credit and inspiration are due.Treatment for chronic hives often starts with nonprescription anti-itch drugs (antihistamines). Homemade anti-itch cream takes just a few minutes to make and only requires simple, natural ingredients you can actually pronounce. Thank you for another mason jar.” They’ll get me someday. Not only did the third cream-based solution reduce my itching, it also appeared to help clear my bites and reduce their size. My discovery was so exciting, I made multiple batches to share with family and friends–“Oh, okay.
SKIN ITCH LOTION SKIN
The addition of shea butter, one of my favorite DIY ingredients, helped the anti-itch solution stick to my warm skin and, working with the other key ingredients, reduced my painful itching. The third attempt resulted in sweet success. Reducing the coconut oil created an unpleasant dry powder. Good thing we’re in the middle of a giant construction zone/kitchen remodel. The coconut melted on my warm skin, and soon bentonite clay was being tracked throughout our house. My first two creations were anything but desirable. I began mixing bentonite clay (to draw out any nasties from the bites and heal my skin), baking soda (to neutralize acid and soothe itching), witch hazel (to reduce pain and itching), and coconut oil (hey, I was making some raw brownies, so…). I tried several formulas, all while fervently itching my battle wounds (it’s a good things I keep DIY recipes simple). Immediately upon arriving home, the work of creating an effective homemade anti-itch cream began. You know, a calamine-like lotion without a million nasty ingredients.”ĭustin looked at me with a “you’re crazy” glare in his eyes, but responded with the least likely to end up on the couch response, “Great, so you’re okay?” The good news is I can finally work on developing a homemade anti-itch cream. Actually, I’m semi-allergic to ants, red ones I believe.
I could tell by his reaction that he thought I was upset, “Yes, I’m good. “You really have to watch where you’re walking. I quickly brushed off the remaining ants coming in for a full-skin invasion, and immediately looked up at Dustin, “I can’t believe it! This is perfect timing.” Dustin and the kids turned around, everyone was ready to go home after a hot morning at soccer practice, but my reaction couldn’t be ignored.
That was my reaction last weekend after discovering an army of aggressive ants attacking my right leg while exiting the soccer field.
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