BAKING SODA TO RELIEVE ITCHING

Last week, I was back playing Airsoft from months of hiatus. And lucky me, because it's June and it's the rainy season! More to getting down and dirty! So much for the getting down part tho because there were a lot of prone positioning I executed. With that, I was scratching and itching at the end of the day.
2 days of being bitten, I didn't know sand mites were the culprit yet. It was the most tormenting experience of my life. I couldn't sleep at all and I was either massaging or clawing at the red bumps 24/7. Cry I would, but no tears couldn't come out. There were a cornucopia of remedies I've applied just to find relief. Caladryl, Betamethasone and raw vinegar. Which only gave seconds to NO relief at all. In my mind, I wanted to rush myself to the hospital and get injected or something.
What's worse, we were taping for a certain film that time and also scheduled for an out of town with church peepz. To top it all off, I had an ulcer attack in between. Imagine the torture I've been through.

I am terribly sorry about this pic, but I posted this so you would know what sand mite bites look like.

WHERE ARE SAND MITES a.k.a NIK NIK found?

"They’re found mainly in tropical and subtropical climates. They breed in places with a lot of moisture, such as decaying plants, moss, and mud. In the United States they’re mostly found in the southern states.
Sand flies eat nectar and sap, but females also feed on the blood of animals and humans." - www.healthline.com

WHAT DO SAND FLEA BITES ON HUMANS LOOK LIKE?

"Even though the sand fleas are quite small they can cause severe skin problems. They typically bite the feet, ankles and legs because they are closest to the ground. Sand fleas can only jump around 20-40 cm, so there’s much less chance of getting bitten on the upper body unless you’re lying down in the sand. When you do get bitten, it’s most likely to happen during the evening, night or at dawn. This is when the sand fleas are most active, so be on guard if you’re on the beach at this time." - www.fleabites.net

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

** DISCLAIMER: THIS IS JUST FOR RELIEF NOT CURE. BEST TO GO TO THE DERMA TO BE PRESCRIBED OF THE RIGHT TOPICAL CREAMS AND ANTIBIOTICS/ANTIHISTAMINES. **

1. BAKING SODA

This is a lifesaver! It relieved itching instantly! It does sting a 'lil on some parts. Maybe because of scratching. Best not to use it on wounded areas or watery blisters. You can use this on different kind of rashes and allergies not only sand mite bites. Generally, it relieves whatever kind of itching even on scalp!

Baking Soda is an HG and has plethora of uses which I will blog about soon as well. Great for the skin even on face!

* Add one tablespoon of water

* 2 tablespoon of baking soda

* Mix to create paste

* Apply on areas of itching

2. ALOE VERA

To soothe and moisturize skin. It has cooling effect too!

Only 189.00 pesos from bench! It can also be applied on face and body to relieve it from sunburn or just as a daily moisturizer.

3. CALMOSEPTINE

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Only 36.00 pesos in Mercury Drug!
Apply 2-4 times daily! I found it more effective than Caladryl and Clobetasol. Consistency is very thick so make sure you massage it until the skin absorbs it.

4. COLD COMPRESS
Get ice and wrap it in cloth or whatever compresses you can buy in the market would do. Rest it on top of the area to calm itching. Instead of clawing at it, this is your best alternative.

** THINGS TO AVOID **
Swimming in the beach and pool! I found that it really makes your skin itchier after! I had to find this the hard way. XD

NOTE: There are other home remedies such as oatmeal that you can do. However, above stated are all the things that I personally tried and worked for me.

** IF ALL ELSE FAILS. GO TO THE DOCTOR! **