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For immediate relief from intense itching the absolute best local remedy is Siddhalepa balm. You can buy this herbal Ayurvedic ointment at any tiny street kiosk or supermarket. Dabbing a tiny amount directly onto the bite cools the skin and stops the swelling rapidly.
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Nuwan D.•17070 rep•120
If the bites become heavily inflamed and painful simply walk into any local pharmacy and ask for a standard antihistamine cream like Hydrocortisone. Pharmacies here are incredibly helpful and you do not need a prescription for bite creams.
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