Natural Remedy for Flea Bite | Treatments to Get Rid of Flea Bite

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Nick in Natural Home Remedies

Treatment for Flea Bites on Skin

Flea bite on the skin can cause itchy, reddish discoloration of the skin along with some burning. This is a common symptom where there is damp surrounding and too much of humidity in the air.

Home Remedies for Treating Flea Bites

  • One of the important symptoms of flea bites is itching and this has to be relieved first. For this one should rub raw garlic on the area of flea bite. Do this as often as possible. One can also use lemon juice for this purpose. Damp salt can also be used as a rub on the flea bite region.
  • Plantain leaves are useful in this treating flea bites. A poultice is prepared from crushed plantain leaves and is used as external application or poultice over the area. One can apply this three to four times in a day. One can rub the freshly picked leaves on the area.
  • Charcoal tablets which are available in food stores should be crushed and placed on the area. This should be covered with a cloth. Charcoal helps in reducing swelling and pain.
  • Clay or mud can also be used if you are in woods. Wet some mud and put it on.
    Leave it on for 1/2 an hour and rinse it off. Try to collect the mud from clean place.
  • Epsom salt is also used in treatment for flea bites. Cover the flea bite portion with Epsom salt dissolved in warm water. One can also add lemon juice or vinegar or eucalyptus oil to it.

Prevention is also as important as home remedies as there are again chances of flea bites if the surrounding is such-

  • Add three to four tablespoon of bleach to a tub bath and soak your self for 10-15min in it. This will help you from flea bites for a day or two.
  • Eat lots of garlic especially raw and brewer’s yeast should be added to your diet.
  • Avoid sugar in any form and white flour.
  • Wear clothing which covers your body amply.

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