Sugar for insect bites

Required material

Some sugar

Application

It can help to rub some sugar onto itchy insect bites. The sugar can be washed off after about 5 minutes. This relieves the itching and helps the swelling go down.

Effect

Sugar can have the following effects:

  • Relieves itching
  • Reduces swelling

Helps against

Itching (insect bite), insect sting

Synonyms

sugar for insect bites, sugar for insect stings

Exclusion of liability

CSS offers no guarantee for the accuracy and completeness of the information. The information published is no substitute for professional advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

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