OT: Deodorant as bug-bite fix

Last winter (when the bugs weren't out), there was a round of discussion of smearing deododorant on bug bites to tame the itch. I thought I saved the posts, but can't find them.

Please, what works? I recall something about roll-on vs. stick - found no roll-on in local pharmacy.

Will someone guide me to how to find this thread in an archive?

My contribution to the data:

I am using a foul-smelling stick (why does the maker think I want to smell like that?) called "Amigo for men Sport", chosen through wierd psychic means (don't ask) for the this-month-only no-see-um micro-gnat-from-hell, which produces a fiercely-itchy pimple with surrounding blistery rash on me. Application aggrevates the itch for about an hour, then it quiets down a bit. Blistering isn't happening, rash seems to be going away faster than the several weeks of past experience.

Label: made in Canada, does not contain aluminum chlorohydrate, does contain propylene glycol [caries material into skin], sodium stearate, triclosan.

Local pharmacists hadn't heard of this bite-fix, are real interested.

Incidentally, we have a locally-made (Albuquerque) repellent that has no DEET (possible toxic), uses catnip oil, quite effective (when I remember to use it - didn't!). My cats love it!

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Tom,

The advice I remember was to use a roll-on, so I bought Ban, the only roll-on I could find on the shelf that day. Have been using it ever since on spots of poison oak rash (we live in 4-1/2 acres of woods, and for some reason I just can't train the dogs to avoid three-leaved plants!), and it seems as effective as the prescription cream I've used for years. There's a lime green Ban bottle beside my keyboard right now.

Active ingredient in Ban is aluminum chlorhydrate.

Doreen > Last winter (when the bugs weren't out), there was a round of

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I don't know about the deodorant cure, but I have discovered Tea Tree Oil, which comes from Australia, and which has nearly magical powers. A university there is studying it and has found that it contains natural anti-biotic, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It is working for me for a variety of skin issues. It has a very distinctive odor, which becomes more pleasant as good results accummulate. ;-)

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DS and his family use all Tea Tree products available, and they spend so much time outside and never have insects biting, DGD(age 6) especially likes the shampoo and conditioner and insisted they send me a supply a couple weeks after I visited them. Smart kid, it is great. Emily

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Does it work on toenail fungus??? :-\

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On 2005-06-03 d7q3ae$j5d$ snipped-for-privacy@reader2.nmix.net said: >Newsgroups: alt.sewing > snipped-for-privacy@cybermesa.net wrote: >> Last winter (when the bugs weren't out), there was a round of >> discussion of smearing deododorant on bug bites to tame the itch. >>I thought I saved the posts, but can't find them. >> Please, what works? I recall something about roll-on vs. stick - >> found no roll-on in local pharmacy. >I don't know about the deodorant cure, but I have discovered Tea >Tree Oil, which comes from Australia, and which has nearly magical >powers. A university there is studying it and has found that it >contains natural anti-biotic, anti-viral, and anti-fungal >properties. It is working for me for a variety of skin issues. It >has a very distinctive odor, which becomes more pleasant as good >results accummulate. ;-) -- >Joanne >stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth Joanne,

The Unseen Ones Who Put Notions In My Head had planted the idea of tea tree oil shortly before I read your post, and it greatly diminished the itch in about an hour's time. Thank you.

I will not be doing proper research (deliberate exposure to bites, control and treated sites), but will use it first on the next itch. And a touch of athlete's foot, a couple of suspicious-looking toenails.

A retired nurse friend recommended witch hazel, which I have not tried.

Tom Willmon Mountainair, (mid) New Mexico, USA

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On 2005-06-03 snipped-for-privacy@att.net said: >Newsgroups: alt.sewing >DS and his family use all Tea Tree products available, and they >spend so much time outside and never have insects biting, DGD(age >6) especially likes the shampoo and conditioner and insisted they >send me a supply a couple weeks after I visited them. Smart kid, >it is great. Emily If there is a residue odor, do you suppose it acts as a bug repellant?

What brand name is yours?

Tom Willmon Mountainair, (mid) New Mexico, USA

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Reportedly, it does. But it is a prolonged treatment. Of course, Lamisil is a life-time committment, so maybe that's not so bad.

Some research that appears to be legitimate:

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My doc declined to prescribe Lamisil, he doesn't like the possibility of liver damage (no do I). I have one really badly deformed toenail, and as luck would have it, if someone is going to step on one of my toes, it's always *that* one, Ditto, if I drop something heavy...you would think once in a while it would land on some other innocent phalange, but nooooooo.... :-(

Thanks, Joanne, I'll be doing some additional reading on those sites, and share what I glean with my doc. I would just love to be able to wear sandals again without scaring all the little children. :-\ And besides, the dang thing *hurts*!

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Tea Tree (or Ti Tree) oil is good stuff, and you can combine it with Lavender which also has antibacterial properties and is said to promote healing (and smells better). However, Tea Tree oil contains some pretty strong chemicals and shouldn't be used in quantities of more than a few drops. It's believed to be toxic to cats

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and can cause allergic skin reactions in people
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. There's plenty more: google for*"tea tree" toxic* or

*"ti tree" toxic*

Natural !== harmless.

Sally

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Tom, The brand is Thursday Plantation from Thursday Plantation Laboratories Ltd., Pacific Hwy, Ballina NSW 2478 Australia and distributed by Nature Organics in the US. The shampoo label has an asterisk by the words Tea Tree and at the bottom of the label is "Oil of Melalenca alternifolia". Website:

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I don't know about the other product DS's family use, but since DDIL purchases them, I will ask her Wednesday evening when we talk. They are in SC and I'm in TX. Emily

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There is an "old wives tale" to use plain white vinegar on toe nails. I began using it several years ago and mine look good compared to before, besides they are not brittle and hard to trim anymore, either. I put some in an old eye dropper bottle that I cleaned well and squirt a bit on my toes after a shower. Because of health conditions, I can't tolerate most medicines. Emily

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Dear Emily, Actually that "Old Wives Tale" has a lot of fact to it. Vinegar is known to kill fungus. It also helps restore proper PH to body parts. It's a wonderful counter irritant for itchy things like bug bites. It cools wonderfully well. Remember the bible saying that Jesus was given vinegar during the crucifixion.A little vinegar in water is extremely refreshing on a hot humid day. When I say a little, I mean about 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water. It's an old southern thing. A little balsamic vinegar on strawberries is a taste made in heaven. When I was working in the schools I use to put a little vinegar on bug bites and made vinegar and water compresses to put on bruises that hurt. It was somsething that was recommended by the NY State Board of Education in the Sdhool Nurse Manual. Juno

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"Juno" wrote in news:NQKoe.288501$ snipped-for-privacy@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:

OOOhhh, reminds me of switchel. MMMMmmmmmm......

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"Melinda Meahan - remove TRASH to reply" wrote in >

And for those who want to know here is one, of many. recipe for switchel

Title: HAYMAKER'S SWITCHEL Categories: Beverages Yield: 6 servings

1 c Brown sugar 1/2 ts Ginger 1/2 c Molasses 3/4 c Vinegar 2 qt Water

In haying season, farmers used to take their "nooning" (midday dinner) with them, including a jug of Switchel to wash the meal down. Although Switchel was usually straight, farmers have been known to spike it with hard cider, or even brandy which Down easters usd to say, "got the hay in the barn in half the time." Mix together, add ice and chill. Juno

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"romanyroamer" wrote in news:2TMoe.3747$ snipped-for-privacy@news-server.bigpond.net.au:

It's sorta like ginger ale but it's not carbonated. Best made by putting all ingredients in a blender and not stirred like most recipes say.

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ti tree oil is great on insect bites, stings, fungal bits, coldsores (herpes simplex), and any scratches and cuts. It is poisonous if taken internally and is flammable. We always have a bottle in the bathroom and use it for everything.

chris (in aus) :-)

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Makes headlice lurch about spluttering too.

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