How do you treat insect and spider bites?


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Depends on the spider bite. If it was a Black Widow or a Brown Recluse, it's best to go to the emergency room at the hospital. Otherwise, if it's not a bite from a venomous insect and you're not allergic to it, hydro-cortisone cream can be applied to the area.

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ok, so if you for some reason have after- bite handy, then way to go! that's going to work the best( it's a insect bite product). but if you don't then the home -remedy is a baking soda and water paste. it takes out the sting. try it.
Depending on what type of spider bit you. If it was a brown recluse, treat it by going to the doctor or risk losing a limb. You can use Neosporm Plus, if it gets infected boiled it out with peroxide . Several different topical ointments on the market for insect bites. Spider bite are a different ball game.
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Self proven and doctor's advice.
Take them out for a nice meal, followed by a movie.
if its a 'stinger' kind of bite then don't use tweezers or squeeze it while trying to remove it, that only injects more poison. Use a credit card or knife and scrape it away from the site backwards.
if its say a spider bite, clean it with antiseptic
either perfume or vinegar its the alcohol in the perfume and the acid in the vbinegar. i was a sceptic but they both work.
Rub in some tea-tree and lavender direct onto the bite.

If there is swelling also apply Hydrocortisone Acetate (Hc45).

If the swelling remains for more than 5 days it may be infected
The saliva from your mouth is the best anti itch remedy
go see a doctor pronto


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