I was just about to post about noseeums as my feet and legs have numerous bites. It takes a couple of weeks for them to go away. These almost invisible little critters just LOVE me (as well as mosquitos). However, the hair dryer hint really works for me on insect bites.
The previous poster seemed real concerned about burning one's skin with the dryer. Me....I let it get as hot as I can stand it (The skin should become uncomfortably hot, but not anywhere near being burned) Simply hold the hair dryer 6 or so inches from the itchy spot, and turn it on high, and I leave it for 20-30 seconds. You can adjust the distance if it feels too hot. Unlike scratching, the heat does not damage the skin. Heat releases histamine from the body, and this can stall the itchy histamine response for hours.
What I would like is to find a product to put on my skin so I don't get bitten in the first place, one that doesn't smell like a medicine chest.
Note....I have been here for 3 years, and this is the first time I have had a problem with noseeums!
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