How to treat a wasp sting?
If you have been recently got a sting from a wasp , An Immediate First aid would be required before you rush up to a doctor . Here we compile you an excellent list of first aid tips to perform immediately when you got bitten
USING ICE :
- First thing you should do is to remove the stinger from the skin with a dull knife.
- Remove the stinger in opposite direction as it will pop out normally.
- Ice treatment is also good for such problems.
- Put ice in a cloth or plastic bag and apply ice around that area.
- Don’t put ice directly on the skin because it may burn skin.
- For red wasp sting you can also use tropical anti – histamine and they are available in cream, stick or gel form.
APPLY BAKING SODA
- Apply moist baking soda on the affected area; it will give you relief from pain.
- Mix baking soda with vinegar and make a paste and apply it on the skin.
- Placing sliced onion over the sting area is also beneficial to slow down swelling.
- If stung wash the affected area with water immediately so that some of the venom will be removed and then apply creams.
- Make a mixture of few drops of tea tree oil and cold water and this mixture can be used to clean the affected area.
OILS & GELS
- Tee tree oil is good to reduce inflammation and infection.
- Dip a piece of cotton in apple cidar vinegar is also very effective and provides relief in pain.
- Aloe gel is good to prevent skin damage and it quickens healing of the wound.
- You can also apply aloe gel over affected area and this will reduce itching over the skin.
- Place a cucumber slice over bitten area and this will minimize pain and discomfort. Crushed garlic will also reduce inflammation.
- Onion juice is a popular red wasp sting home remedy and it works well over the wound.
