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From: mccamy@topcat.DEC
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: RELIEF FROM INSECT BITES
Message-ID: <2141@decwrl.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 29-Jun-84 09:26:41 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun 29 09:26:41 1984
Date-Received: Sun, 1-Jul-84 06:26:45 EDT
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From: "...decvax!decwrl!rhea!Topcat!McCamy"


I have found a very inexpensive, yet very effective method for relieving the
itch from insects bites.  Use household ammonia.  You'll be amazed at how well
it works!  The alkaline properties of ammonia will neutralize the 'poison'
that has been injected by the insect.