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Old 06-24-2012, 11:27 AM
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Gracie, I get bit a lot (the joys of weeding lol). Sadly, nothing seems to really work but time. The best cream I've found is Benadryl and it only works for a short time. As you said, don't pop the blisters -- just makes it worse and three times as long to heal.
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