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Ran across this product but it looks like snake oil. I can't find an ingredient list for it.
"Powerful medication utilizes our proprietary Soleozyme technology that actually neutralizes the pain causing venom – on contact!"
http://www.stingzapper.com/sting-zapper/...-first-aid
Anybody ever try this product? I'm guessing if it really worked it would be in stores. $11 for a 1 ounce tube seemed high enough until I found out about the $7 shipping fee.
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Found this after searching for a bit.
Menthol 1%, Camphor 3%, Aloe Vea based cleansing gel with exfoliating beads, Soleozyme, and Tea Tree Oil.
Via this link.
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index...520AAw36gh
If that's all it is.. you could make it yourself on the cheap.
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I tried rubbing Mentholatum on a fire ant sting right away really diminished the sting quite a bit. I thought it might've been a fluke, but after trying it several more times, it seems to work for me... Anyone else???
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My hair dresser told me to use Vicks Vaporub when I complained about not finding anything to take away the sting of fire ants. Only thing that works for me. That would be mentholatum, no?
Also, I'm trying to collect data on prevalence of senior citizens being burned by LFA, for the Kupuna Caucus. Is this a problem here? It's a problem for me and really curtails my ability to work in my garden, something many seniors love to do. Any feedback would be appreciated. Mahalo, Frankie
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Nothing knocks out fire ant bites better than this product from Japan, available on Amazon ("Muhi").
It also works on other skin conditions. Just keep it away from your eyes.
https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Itch-Liquid-...B0101I4HHM
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
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I tried the Mentholatum / Vicks stuff but it didn't work for me. The remedy I have found that works the best for me is to first clean and dry the area, then smear on three different things: 1% hydro-cortisone, benedryl cream, and 4% lidocaine.
Has anyone ever tried:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KU74K4
or
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00820TRBS
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Vinegar is best treatment for LFA stinging bites . Want commercial? it's called " sting no more ". Also contains urea same for" portagees man of war " or ocean stings
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