Bee stings are either annoyingly painful or deadly, depending on if the victim is allergic to the venom. The best way to reduce any reaction to bee venom is to remove the bee stinger as quickly as possible. If a bee sting victim has had any allergic reactions to bee stings in the past, consider the possibility of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
How to Cure Bee Stings
How to Cure Bee Stings with meat tenderizer - Apply a solution of one part meat tenderizer to 4 parts water. Papain, the enzyme in meat tenderizer, breaks down the protein in bee venom responsible for the pain and itching. Don’t leave this on for more than 30 minutes, or it can irritate the skin. If this isn’t available, you might try an antiperspirant. Aluminum chlorohydrate reduces the effect of bee venom, but to a lesser extent. This is how to cure bee stings with meat tenderizer.
How to Cure Bee Stings with hydrocortisone cream - Clean the area with soap and water, then apply hydrocortisone cream to the site to decrease the severity of the reaction. Alternative treatments include a paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water (the enzyme in meat tenderizer can break down bee venom) or a paste of baking soda and water. This is how to cure bee stings with hydrocortisone cream.
How to Cure Bee Stings with lotions - Various skin lotions can be used to reduce itch, swelling, and pain. For example, calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or combination creams that contain an antihistamine, an analgesic, and a corticosteroid are often useful. There are also over-the-counter skin products specifically designed for the treatment of minor symptoms.
How to Cure Bee Stings with baking soda - Apply a paste of baking soda and water and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Apply a paste of non-seasoned meat tenderizer and water and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Apply a wet tea bag and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
If a stinger is present (honey bee sting), remove it. Drag a sharp object gently across the skin, so it catches the stinger and drags it out. (Objects you might have with you include the knife blade on your Alien tool, the edge of a metal tube scuffer, or a chip of plastic from your broken bike helmet. Bikers generally don’t have long fingernails, but sharp fingernail can also be used to pull the stinger).
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