Bed ointment ointments

Remedies for bug bites

Fenistil gel

Psilo - Balm

Elidel from bug bites

Bepanten Plus

Folk remedies for bedbugs

If a person’s body often experiences itching, it is imperative to look at the skin and understand what caused this phenomenon. This can be an allergic reaction to food or pollen, or maybe real bloodsuckers appeared in the house who leave bites during the “night hunt”. They can be home bugs. These unpleasant insects are very cunning and this characteristic was endowed by the famous Russian writer L.N. Tolstoy in one of his works. These nocturnal residents choose bedding, sofas, furniture, items, pillows and other items as their place of refuge. Bedbugs attack a person in the region of 3-5 hours of the night. It is difficult to notice them, especially since at this time a person is sleeping soundly. They feed on blood, like to bite the body, leaving behind themselves traces that cause itching on the skin of a person. They need to be disposed of so that they cannot bite a person, just scaring them off will not help. There are various effective remediesthat help destroy them. After bites the body is very itchy. Therefore, many people are interested in how to spread, so that the bugs do not bite.

Remedies for biting bugs

In order to prevent bug bites and protect themselves from possible infection, preventive measures should be taken. Insects are afraid odors of substances containing alcohol. Therefore, it is recommended to use colognes and perfumes before going to bed. They can be applied to any part of the body. Essential oils and fish oil can help repel insects. They lubricate exposed skin. Often people use repellents for these purposes - chemicals that repel insects, including bugs.

Creams, ointments and gels

In order to avoid bites of bed bugs, it is necessary to use special drugs. These are gels, ointments and creams from bites of bugs, which are released by the industry. They differ in the forms of medicines, but all these types contain active substances dissolved in certain proportions.

• Ointment. This tool is a dosage form in which the active substances are not completely soluble in fat. It is better to add those components that interact well with fats. They are slowly absorbed, so their effect on damaged skin is quite long.
• Cream. Unlike ointments, they contain less fat, the absorption process is faster than creams. Both of these remedies for bug bites leave greasy marks on garments and different surfaces.
• Gel. Unlike ointment, the active substance in it dissolves well in the base, most often it is aqueous. Therefore, hydrophilic substances are easily incorporated into its composition. It is well washed off the skin and washed off clothes.

If the skin is dry, crusts appear on it after bites. In this case, it is better to smear with cream or ointment. With normal skin and the absence of peeling, gel can be used if redness occurs.It has a drying effect, so they can be smeared with weeping wounds. When choosing a gel, cream or ointment from bedbugs, you must carefully read the instructions, see the composition of the drug and its contraindications.

Effective drugs for bedbug bites

Bed bugs belong to the group of blood-sucking parasites. Therefore, funds designed to get rid of the effects of insects of this group can be used in the case of bugs. In order not to bite bed bugs, you need to use the following types of ointments.

Fenistil

This is a gel that has been proven effective in case of itching. It contains dimethindene maleate - an active substance that blocks histamine receptors. They are responsible for the appearance of itching, pustules, painful discomfort, inflammation in the skin after insect bites. If the child is not yet one year old, this remedy should not be used.

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“I never thought that bugs would appear in our apartment. Therefore, I did not immediately understand that the bites of the “path” on my body and on my husband’s legs are associated with these parasites. Once discovered a nestimmediately became bring out bugs, and I anointed the bites with Fenistil. He helped with insect bites in the country. And here, too, did not disappoint! "

Elena, Moscow

Psilo-balm

In this gel, the active ingredient is diphenhydramine, under the influence of which histamine receptors are also blocked. As a result, in places of a bite, edema decreases and the permeability of blood vessels decreases. The itching becomes less noticeable, and the cooling effect of the gel is felt on the skin. Therefore, it is recommended to smear this balm immediately after the bites of bedbugs. For the healing of pustules, analgesia and anti-itching, this remedy is well suited. Balm is well used to dry the resulting crusts.

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“From bite bugs Psilo-balm was advised in a pharmacy. He helped us: quickly absorbed, a pleasant smell. Now the bugs are gone, but the balm was left just in case, as it may be necessary after going to nature. ”

Irina, Krasnodar

Elidel Cream

It should not be used immediately after bedbugs, but only if it appears on the skin allergic reaction in the form of eczema or dermatitis. Pimecrolimus is the active ingredient contained in the product. It has anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects. The cream can be used for adults and children if they are already 3 months old. But if a wound appears on the skin and an infection is observed in it, you cannot use this remedy.

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“The appearance of blood-sucking parasites in the apartment was an unpleasant surprise. Now we know firsthand how to bite bugs. In addition, the bites on the daughter’s body looked different than my wife and I and were much larger. After they were discovered, we anointed the bites with Elidel cream. This has helped reduce swelling. And after visiting the doctor, we were prescribed treatment, as it was an allergic reaction. We recommend this drug to everyone, but do not forget to consult a doctor! ”

Oleg, Perm

Bepanten

Ointment for bites of bed bugs contains the active substance - dexpanthenol. It heals, restores and moisturizes skin after a bite. The advantage of the drug over other means is that they can smear the body of the newborn. It is generally recommended for babies to use for the elimination of diaper rash, diaper rash, treatment of inflammatory processes and dermatitis in crumbs. The ointment is effective after insect bites if redness, swelling appears on the body, there are scratches, cuts, and inflammatory processes are observed.

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“We always have Bepanten, as it helps with inflammation and redness. From the bites of bugs also helped us. The parasites settled with us unexpectedly, and while we were looking for ways, how to get rid of bugsointment relieved redness and itching. ”

Svetlana, Vladivostok

Other ointments

Ointments with a high content of propolis are on sale. They should be treated with caution. They can cause allergies in people of any age. Therefore, if a child or an adult has had allergic reactions to plant pollen, they can reappear, but already to royal jelly, wax or propolis.

Sometimes, in order not to bite the bugs, ointments are used that contain hormones. These include Alfroderm cream, hydrocortisone ointment, which have anti-inflammatory effects, they reduce itching, relieve an allergic reaction. But to independently apply them is not recommended, since there may be contraindications. You can not use them for pregnant women and children who are under the age of one year. Only a doctor can make an appointment. With the appearance of edema, itching, purulent ulcers that appear after a bite, the doctor may recommend using antibiotic ointments, such as erythromycin. She actively resists the infection that got into the wound.

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"Bedbugs to us switched from neighbors and immediately we noticed bites on the body. In the first few days, they used hydrocortisone ointment. She helped a lot. Then they decided to switch to another, safer drug. But as a “duty” tool, he helped us out! ”

Olga, Omsk

What ointments can you cook yourself

If bugs appeared in the house, they will bite a person constantly until they are destroyed. Do not forget that bloodsuckers are dangerous and bites cannot go unnoticed. They cause irritation, the itching that appears makes you comb the place of the bite and redness appears on it, wounds that need to be treated. In addition to ready-made preparations, you can independently prepare ointment from bedbugs. To do this, use the following tools:

• Aloe. This unique plant is able to relieve swelling, eliminate redness, relieve pain and reduce itching. Aloe leaves should be cut and pour vodka or alcohol. For several days, the resulting mixture is insisted, as a result, a good ointment is obtained, which should treat the affected areas. Keep it in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
• Soda. Ointments from bug bites can be made on the basis of soda. It is necessary to mix soda (5 tbsp. Tablespoons) with water. It should turn out like a thick sour cream. Apply ointment to the site of the bite. Soda has a calming effect, it can eliminate itching, heal wounds and is a disinfectant.

  

• In order not to bite the bugs, use Ledum. For ointment, only ground shoots of this plant are suitable. First they need to be dried in the fresh air for two weeks. After that, they are crushed and 2 tbsp. tablespoons of wild rosemary are combined with 5 tbsp. tablespoons of vegetable oil. The prepared mixture is placed in a container, close it, leave to stand for 12 hours. After that, you can smear it. Handle places after bites need several times a day. To improve the effect, the mixture can be prepared with the addition of chamomile, calendula and plantain. You should be aware that you can not use such an ointment for pregnant women and people with hypersensitivity to the skin. If you decide to smear a child with it, it is better not to do this, since Ledum is a poisonous plant.

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“I do not trust modern medicine. Too much chemistry is found even in the simplest formulations. Therefore, from the bites of bedbugs, I decided to use an ointment based on soda. It helps a lot! It’s cheaper than in a pharmacy and is definitely safer for the health of adults and children. ”

Alexandra, Moscow

If the ointment does not help

Not all ointments and folk remedies can help from bedbugs. Usually they are used for redness, itching, small swelling.If, after a bug bite, symptoms appear such as nausea, dizziness, general weakness, a rash occupying a large area of ​​the skin, large swelling, fever, chills, you should immediately call a doctor at home. The human body can respond very differently to a bug bite. In addition to the listed symptoms, shortness of breath, joint pain, arterial pressure and other manifestations may increase or decrease. It is impossible to do without qualified medical assistance in these cases. You must immediately call an ambulance.