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Insect stings or mosquito bites
Use mosquito repellent.
Avoid scratching.
Apply ice cubes
Use Antihistamine pills to reduce itching.
Some antihistamine pills may cause drowsiness, avoid driving if so.
Examples of Antihistamine-containing medications:
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and Desloratadine (Aerius)
Use antihistamine creams to decrease mild itchiness.
