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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch

Q&A: Zyrtec may fight mosquito bites

October 03, 2008
A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue how to enjoy the summer weather without being pestered by mosquitoes. According to Dr. Donohue, some people do attract mosquitoes more than others, but researchers don't know exactly why. He suggests that the reader wear bug repellent to cut the number of bites. And he recommends the prescription allergy medication Zyrtec to ease mosquito-bite itching. Read more »

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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...body, head and pubic varieties. All cause severe itching and can disturb sleep. They can be... Read more »

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Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? When Should I Panic?
By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...arm or leg instead of my breast? If it looks and itches exactly like the mosquito bites on your... Read more »

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Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
...women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groinSevere gum problemsItchingErectile dysfunction in menUnusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
...condition called Reye syndrome.Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...10 days. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions may sometimes itch, but itching decreases as lesions heal.When the crust falls off, the lesions are no longer contagious.... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »

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