I got a bee sting earlier this afternoon and it is Itchy what do I do?

Question

I really want to scratch it! What can I do? I put some insect bite medication on it after the bee stung me. It still stings alittle. I am not allergic to bees.

Answer 1

hydrocortisone cream and a benadryl.  Keep in mind this is a local reaction to the sting, in the future the reaction will be more serious.  The more you are exposed to the allergen the more serious of the reaction later on.

Answer 2

Make a paste out of baking soda and water and spread it over the sting.  It will help.  Also, if you have no baking soda, you can rub vinegar into the sting to reduce swelling.

Answer 3

make a paste out of meat tenderizer and water. Spread it over the area and rest it stay there for about one hour. Wash the area with dish soap after should be better after.