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[storyseeker]

Okay, this is really embarrassing, but do any of you have remedies you recommend for stubborn insect bites? Because I've got a ton of them. It's been over a week since the swear-in, the ones that doesn't still hurt itch like crazy, and they're really not fading. Calamine lotion doesn't have much effect.

[Is she allergic to butterflies? That's the dumbest allergy ever if so.]

Actual remedies, please, not imPort healing powers unless I get really desperate. I know I should set aside my pride, but if I didn't turn to those when I was full of fresh grenade shrapnel, I'm not gonna for relief from butterfly bites. Won't do it.

[Maybe she can pass off bug bite marks as extra shrapnel scars and look even more badass.]

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[dirtyredneck]

Apple cider vinegar for the redness and swelling. Honey for the itching. Not at the same time. Vinegar first. Soak a cotton ball and hold it against the bite for a few minutes. Then wash it off and dab some honey on it. Leave the honey for five ta ten minutes. Do it a few hours later if you need to. Should clear up in a day or two.

[storyseeker]

If this works? Marry me.

[dirtyredneck]

Old home remedy. Ya can keep yer vows for someone else.

[devoutish]

Shrapnel, really? You aren't going to tell us that story?

[storyseeker]

What's to tell? It was a grenade—they pretty much only do one thing.

[devoutish]

Were you involved in a war?

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[uncledad]

What did you do to these butterflies?

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[storyseeker]

Tempted them with extremely delicious skin?

[uncledad]

I can't speak to that, obviously. I suppose it's as logical as any other answer you might have provided. It's just that I've never heard of any butterfly acting so aggressively.

I didn't even know they had teeth.

[khajidont]

Okay, but like, seriously consider setting aside your pride. Just for practice.

[storyseeker]

Not without exhausting all my options.

[khajidont]

You could use the practice healing for your next, uh, more serious adventure!

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[heckblazer]

Drain the bites and make a pact with a demon? Since it's impure blood you won't actually owe 'em anything.

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[storyseeker]

Um.

I can honestly say that never occurred to me as an option.

john yes

[heckblazer]

Actually, I take it back, I wanna try it.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Baking soda mixed with water. Or oatmeal. Are they swelling? Ice might help.

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[storyseeker]

Oatmeal, got it. Hopefully I don't attract anything else that's bitey and wants food. They're a little swollen still, but that part at least has improved.

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[zee_zatara]

Antihistamine cream if it's just a few, if it's a lot and you're having a lot of itching, taking antihistamine pills helps too, if you're willing to be a little drowsy.

If you're looking for something more natural, try a green tea bag soaked in water.

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[storyseeker]

Tried that, and there's definitely a lot. I'll give the green tea a shot, though. Why is everyone's suggestion food, I wonder.

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[h2no]

Why the hate for healing powers?

[not offended or antagonistic; just curious.]

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[storyseeker]

No hate. But if I didn't try them when I was bleeding to death and I do now, it's gonna make me feel like a wuss.

[acclimatized]

Antihistamine medication and creams can help reduce the itching. Remove any jewellery or tight clothing from the area and wash with soap and water.

And whatever you do, don't scratch.

[storyseeker]

What if I reaaaaaally want to?

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[caduceusvalkyrie]

You could try aloe vera, either from the leaf or by using gel.

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[storyseeker]

I'll add it to the list. I'm thinking direct from the leaf—this calls for measures that aren't watered down.