Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

Calamine lotion can treat rashes and irritation from poison ivy, bug bites, and sunburn by cooling and drying out the skin. Always shake the calamine lotion bottle before use, and apply it with a ...

Every summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my ...

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Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Calamine lotion is used to treat skin conditions such as bug bites, poison ivy, heat rash, and sunburn. It contains zinc oxide, which helps dry oozing skin irritation and soothes itch and inflammation ...

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As a parent, not many things get more distressing than seeing your baby’s delicate skin irritated by heat, redness, or rashes, especially when you thought you were doing everything right by using a ...

SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

Q: I’ve been trying to prevent athlete’s foot and jock itch off and on since I worked at a swimming pool in 1969. My current routine: 1. Keep it dry. Remove clothing promptly after exercise and dry ...