Today, I decided to lay out and tan. I fell asleep and got sun burned and bitten numerous times by mosquitoes. If I scratch my itch, the burn hurts terribly. If I don't scratch it, it itches terribly. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I decided to sunbathe in my backyard in an attempt to be healthy. The result? Insect bites over my body. Somehow, despite being fully clothed the entire time, my scrotum also received several bites. FML
Today, I went to the doctor for what I thought was a persistent bug bite. Turns out it was a mole I'd never noticed. I had been scratching it then applying anti-itch cream for weeks. FML
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
Today, I have scratched both my ankles so hard and for so long that they started bleeding, and they still itch. I have no idea what I’m allergic to. FML
Today, I got a mosquito bite inside my cast. I slipped a ruler into it and started scratching to relieve the itch. Part of the ruler ended up snapping off inside. FML
Today, while I was shaving my nose started to itch. Guess which I shaved and which I itched. FML
Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML
Today, it was lovely outside so I decided to tan outside. I burn pretty easily, so I put on sunscreen. I fell asleep on my side, so when I woke up, I had a massive burn on only one side of my body, with sunglass lines. Tomorrow, I have a job interview. I'm going to go in looking like a racoon. FML
Today, I went to the store and bought some cream to help with a sunburn I'd gotten a few days ago. What's worse than having red, peeling, and painful skin? An allergic reaction on top of it. FML
Today, I went on a camping trip with my friends, but forgot to bring sunscreen. I spent the entire day outside and ended up with a severe sunburn all over my body. The pain is unbearable and I can't even move without yelping as if I was slowly being cooked in an air fryer. FML
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cmdr_keen 0
Try ice-cubes on the bite. They'll relieve the itch and help take away the burning sensation. Just wrap the ice-cube in something like papertowels first though.
tabaleah 0
don't scratch...the itch will go away eventually lol
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MissFail_fml 0
Boo hoo. Get over it. You'll be fine.
mrzero 0
either way ur ******
mclonin 0
use rubbing alcohol. it'll help relieve the itch and help with the burn. or benadryl/hydrocortisone lotion.
littlemissdqgirl 8
Yeah I go on there once and awhile
0neiros 14
The itching is caused by an enzyme the mosquito injects to keep the blood from clotting while feeding. To neutralize the enzyme do the following. Take a washcloth and soak it in hot water (hot enough to be uncomfortable but not scalding), wring it out. Place it on one of the bites and hold it there for 1 minute. It will sting and feel very hot for a bit, but once you remove the washcloth you will feel it get very cool and the itch will be gone. Camping in Oregon, I learned this trick a long time ago.
Compass 0
You're not supposed to scratch anyways.
ktbird 0
I have a fairly severe reaction to mosquito bites and get them all the time. OTC benadryl cream will make them stop itching.
mizu22 0
get some aloe and itch relieving cream. problem solved.
FalconWhitaker 20
Try some calamine lotion on your bites and it should stop the itching, love. :) And next time, use sunscreen and anti-mosquito spray!
navygirl8909 0
The best thing ever is put your aloe in the refrigerator and once it gets cold put it on your sunburn. It should relieve the sunburn and bites at the same time. (yes I know my spelling sucks)