Topic Overview
Home remedies may help to relieve the pain of an insect bite. While
they haven't been proven scientifically, many people report relief. You can try
one or more and see whether they help you.
- Apply calamine lotion, underarm deodorant, or
witch hazel to the bite.
- Soak the bite
site in Epsom salt and water.
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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Current as ofMarch 20, 2017