Today, I found out I'm allergic to mosquito repellent. I fly out on a two month trip to India on Saturday. FML
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Today, I found out I'm allergic to bug repellent. So instead of having a couple of itchy bug bites, my skin feels like it's on fire and is violently itchy everywhere the repellent has touched. FML
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Top comments
amc597 28
Isn't there a little clip on mosquito repellent that you don't have to spray on your body?
haileyrows 26
That'll come back to bite ya in the ass
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Comments (153)
winniethebitch 19
garlic pills! they'll make you smell funky but you won't get bitten (:
sturschaedel 27
Try using essential lavender oil. It certainly works for me. Also, if you get bitten, apply hot water (around 50-60°C) to the bite for around a minute and it will stop itching immediately because the heat destroys the proteins of the venom.
Kermy1113 23
There are other stuff you can use like they don't like SkinSoSoft..
kendalbear 16
Tanning lotion with bronzer works wonders. Just remember sunscreen on top.
asdadfhowrh 23
Use vaseline it works as a repellent. I have tried it.
tiger820 20
are mosquito's supposed to be bad in India?
fmlperson8264 16
Not in the part I've visited. There are a lot of mosquitoes, but the bites aren't serious.
Tannasgh 22
How do you feel about holes as toilets?
tinudaindian 12
Not all households have those
fmlperson8264 16
Not all places have those. However many places lack toilet paper.
orios105 18
you are screwed. :(
jayemerald17 25
Alcohol works isopropyl
aprilnb1 18
Drink a tablespoon of vinegar. I works so well I've never even bought bug spray.