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Petersaurusrex
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So I spent some quality time with my girlfriend in the field behind her house last night and my arms and legs got absolutely DESTROYED by bug bites.

Any suggestions on how to stop the itch? Cortizone cream isn't working...
Jun 23 2011 1:17PM
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AWALLRUS.
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afterbite

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scratch them
Jun 23 2011 1:18PM
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No_Dub
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Jun 23 2011 1:19PM
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northeast
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baby powder, once it goes away put calamine lotion on. they'll be gone. but make sure the baby powder is all gone, because if you don't it makes the wierdest mess all over your legs.
Jun 23 2011 1:19PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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lay a penny on the bug bite for a few minutes, something about the copper or something. Just heard this today. let me know how it works please.
Jun 23 2011 1:21PM
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Petersaurusrex
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How long should I leave the baby powder on? Just until the itch stops?
Jun 23 2011 1:21PM
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Petersaurusrex
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I'll try now... I have my doubts though.
Jun 23 2011 1:22PM
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Petersaurusrex
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Penny worked to an extent... Probably placebo.
Jun 23 2011 1:28PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Everything I'm reading says 10 to 15 minutes, tape it on so it stays I guess. Can't wait to try this camping.
Jun 23 2011 1:30PM
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Blindsurfer
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lanacain/lanacane, cant remember how to spell it but that stuff works wonders
Jun 23 2011 3:22PM
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Peter.
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just realized i'm in your sig, that's awesome


also, go buy some itch-x spray
Jun 23 2011 3:28PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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this, i always put an 'x' on the actual bite with my nail before i put the calamine lotion on.
Jun 23 2011 3:29PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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scratch those fuckers till they bleed. that way they dont itch, they just hurt
Jun 23 2011 3:32PM
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short_and_steezy
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lemons, dry soap, nail polish remover
Jun 23 2011 4:41PM
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jfxphoto
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Willpower
Jun 23 2011 4:41PM
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