mccamy@topcat.DEC (06/29/84)
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.
jgw@rabbit.UUCP (Jay G. Wilpon) (06/30/84)
But How Good is putting ammonia on your skin?? Can it damage yout skin?
msimpson@bbncca.ARPA (Mike Simpson) (07/02/84)
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2 July 1984.
A weak ammonia solution won't hurt -- many ofthe commercial
insect-bite preparations contain ammonia. My favorite, however
(because it's easier to carry, doesn't smell, and can be used for
lots of other things besides insect bites) is the old standby
BAKING SODA
Just make a paste and apply it to the bite. Presto! Instant
relief.
From the swamps of Byfield, I remain,
--
-- your obedient servant,
Mike Simpson, BBN
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617-497-2819 (Ma Bell)mccamy@topcat.DEC (07/02/84)
From: "...decvax!decwrl!rhea!Topcat!McCamy" >But How Good is putting ammonia on your skin??< >Can it damage your skin?< I've been using it for years with no adverse effect what-so-ever, except for the smell!! Ode de Ammonia is not exactly French perfume! As with any product, I would use a small amount of ammonia at first to see if you might have a reaction to it. As to any long term effects, I don't know of any, but perhaps someone on the net may have some information on this. P.S. Avoid putting ammonia near your eyes or mouth.
jgw@rabbit.UUCP (Jay G. Wilpon) (07/03/84)
This may be a stupid question but is Eau de Ammonia just plain household ammonia or something special?