Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch So Much?


Updated 06/19/07 6:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch So Much?

How much do you love that the weather has warmed up? It puts me in such a great mood, since I am spending so much time outdoors. I have to say though, those pesky mosquitoes buzzing around, trying to bite me, send me running indoors to safety more often than not! I don't know what it is about me, but I must have pretty tasty blood because I get eaten alive. What I want to know is why mosquito Read more

Defeat Poison Ivy With Tea Tree Oil


Updated 05/04/12 6:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Natural Poison Ivy Remedy

You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more

5 Cheap, Easy Ways to Reduce Redness


Updated 07/21/11 11:08 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Ways to Make Skin Less Red

Summer heat can mean lots of skin redness, whether from open capillaries near the skin's surface, sunburns, or heat rash. But if you're having a ruddy old time of it, there are lots of ways to calm your skin down and tone things down. So if you're tired of turning into a splotchy, lobster-like mess, just keep reading. Read more

DrSugar Answers: Why Do Mosquitoes Love Me?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 10 comments

How to Prevent and Treat Mosquito and Bug Bites

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, Mosquitoes love me. Aside from using repellent featuring DEET (the natural sprays don’t work for me at all), is there anything else I can do to make myself less attractive to hungry pests? I heard drinking white vinegar helps. Also, once bitten, what is the best way to calm down the itchy factor of the Read more