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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 8/8/2006, 9:18 pm Post subject: Anti-itch lotion for those Bug Bites |
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As I promised here is the name of the Anti-itch lotion that I used last time for the bug bites I had from West Clear Creek. My Doctor recommended it and it worked well for me, better than Caladryl did.
The lotion is called: SARNA anti-itch lotion
Bought it at Walgreens. Dr said to ask over the counter, however it was on the shelf and not over the counter. So if you can't find it ask at the counter. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 6:15 am Post subject: |
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Yup, Sarna does work! Better than Calamine IMO. |
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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 7:52 am Post subject: |
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I always thought that was a funny name.
"Sarna" is the Portugese word for "Scabies" - and scabies are NOT fun. _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 9:27 am Post subject: |
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ooooh, yuck! |
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mike What box?
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Daddee wrote: |
"Sarna" is the Portugese word for "Scabies" |
Spanish, too. _________________ [/size] |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Caladryl works great for me... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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You know what, now that you mention it...I think the doc mentioned something about that name and that they sometimes recommend it for SCABIES.... I just didn't remember that part. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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DesertDog
Joined: 06 Jan 2005 Posts: 402
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Hikngrl wrote: |
Caladryl works great for me... |
I'm healing up nicely today thanks to your recommendation. |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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The Sarna seems to be more of an anti-itch/moisturizer. Yes, I went out and bought a bunch of stuff for the next time.
I also bought Corti-Cool, and clear Benadryl lotion.
I'm doing a leg-to-leg comparison with the Sarna amd Corti-Cool. Both cut the itch like right now. The Corti-Cool seems to keep the bites drier. Caladryl does the same thing. The Benadryl seems to do as well as the Caladryl. Used the Caladryl last night. Been using that for years, just not the clear stuff.
I think I'm set for the next run-in with them little bastards. |
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IGO
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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What the heck bit all you folks? I never got a nibble and I've never been insect bitten in the state of Arizona. _________________ "Surely all God's people, however serious or savage, great or small, like to play. Whales and elephants, dancing, humming gnats, and invisibly small mischievous microbes - all are warm with divine radium and must have lots of fun in them." John Muir |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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IGO, be very very glad you haven't been bit. If the bites are anything like West Clear Creek, they are just awful and take forever to stop itching. I mean weeks.... _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 8/9/2006, 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'm wondering if anyone has had their MARKS or bites checked by a doctor. Is it scabies?....eggs laid in your skin? did they culture it?..............oh that's way WORSE than bad weather. |
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DesertDog
Joined: 06 Jan 2005 Posts: 402
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Posted: 8/10/2006, 4:37 am Post subject: |
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They were all full and probably on siesta by the time you meandered downstream..... |
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paintninaz
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Posted: 8/10/2006, 4:55 am Post subject: |
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DesertDog wrote: |
They were all full and probably on siesta by the time you meandered downstream..... |
Some of us lollygaggers (me) at the back of the pack got feasted on pretty well
...maybe IGO's just too sweet for them darn bugs! _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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IGO
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: 8/10/2006, 5:18 am Post subject: |
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I don't know why I didn't get eaten. One reason I love Arizona Outdoors is the lack of bighting insects in most places. I don't think sweet is it, you're sweeter'in me but speaking of lollygaggers, I was the last one out of the Canyon. Go figure. _________________ "Surely all God's people, however serious or savage, great or small, like to play. Whales and elephants, dancing, humming gnats, and invisibly small mischievous microbes - all are warm with divine radium and must have lots of fun in them." John Muir |
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