What To Use For Lots Of Bug Bites

To treat bug bites and stings at home, dermatologists recommend the following tips:

• For painful bites, such as a bee sting, take an over-the-counter painkiller, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Always…
• For bites that itch, apply an ice pack or an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as hydrocortisone. Another option is…
• To reduce swelling, apply an ice pack t…

Unsurprisingly, Dr. Gilbert suggests nixing those luxury, small-batch lotions for a heavy-duty drugstore hand cream, as larger companies “have invested a lot in research and development, and they work.”