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In response to
"STISAF: Your favorite remedy for crazy itchy mosquito bites. (for a friend with diabetes, don't know if that matters) -- nm"
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loosilu
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Make a paste of meat tenderizer and water, apply to bite area, let dry. Rinse and repeat. The enzymes in the tenderizer counteract the protein in the
Posted by
Trish (aka trisha)
Sep 29 '11, 12:52
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mosquito's saliva. It also works for beestings.
Make sure the diabetic friend doesn't scratch so much that they break the skin. Diabetics are more prone to skin infections and unhealing wounds than people without diabetes. One small sore can end up in a leg amputation.
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