how can i stop gnat bites itching?

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Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.
Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:
• don’t wear tight clothes
• avoid synthetic fabrics
• don’t take long baths
• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda
• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower
• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching
• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing
Someone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.

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hydocortizone.about 2 bucks at wal mart

anti-itch cream or claritin-d should work

Go to the drugstore and buy topical Benedryl.

Put some Aloe on it.

It is a gel that works great for bites as well as burns.

You can get it at Walmart or any drugstore.

baking soda and water. make a paste

First, don't scratch them

Hydrocortisome cream might help it heal too.

rubbing alchohol

Get some Aveeno Oatmeal Bath. You put it in your bath water. It's awesome. I used it with chicken pox, and it really helped the itching.

make a paste with baking soda and water

Try Witch Hazel, works.

rubbing alcohol works.

use benadryl lotion or gel.

Consult first a professional about this:
What a Gnat Bite Looks and Feels Like
A person who gets bitten by a gnat may not even know it at the time. But soon after, the area around the bite will start to swell up. There may be a little bit of blood coming from the bite. The bite will be very itchy and can be painful.

What You Should Do
If you've been bitten by a gnat, wash the bite with soap and water. Because gnats can pick up bacteria from other things they've landed on (like rotten food or dead animals), it's also a good idea to swab the bite with a little antiseptic. An adult can find an anti-itch cream or anti-itch medicine that you swallow at the drugstore to help you with the itching. If the bite hurts a lot, you can ask an adult if you can take some pain medication. Putting an ice pack on the bite can also make it feel less painful.

What a Doctor Will Do
If the area around a gnat bite is very swollen, a doctor might prescribe a special cream or medicine by mouth. If you develop an infection from scratching the bite, he or she may also prescribe an antibiotic to clear up the infection.

While it's very unusual for someone to have an allergic reaction to a gnat bite, you should tell an adult right away if you feel sick, have a hard time breathing, or get hives (red patches on the skin that sting and itch) on your skin. The doctor can treat allergic reactions with medicines.

How to Avoid Getting Bitten
The best way to avoid getting bitten by gnats is to wear an insect repellent. Ask your mom or dad to apply one that contains 10% to 30% DEET. When it's possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants if you'll be hiking or playing near rivers and streams.

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Okay, I have two answers to this question. If you have some household ammonia handy, just put a little bit on it, and another solution which I use is to rub some soap on where it itches. Although these are not very scientific, some times they work, try them.

I didn't know there was such a thing as a biting gnat. Most gnats are too small to bite through the skin. Are you sure it isn't a midge or mosquito bite? They are in the same family as gnats.

Try some Calamine Lotion or Hydrocortizol Cream.
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