Chris.B Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 What is the best cream/ointment to treat insect bites? At a reasonable price! Presently, I use Calamine lotion selling for about 30/35 baht for 60ml bottle. Works fast on Mosquito bites but some other insect bites it doesn't seem to have much effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted March 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2022 Madam swears by Tiger Balm (or one of the similar green, menthol smelling ointments) for insect bites, joint pain, nasal congestion and pretty much any other minor ailment, I swear she'd use it on a broken leg given a chance It does work very well on bites and certainly soothes my old joints when they start creaking. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bird Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I prefer any kind of tiger balm. Available everywhere. There's also the green sticky balm called Zambuk (Thai script only I think). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msbkk Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I suggest Systral cream, excellent for itching and swelling. This is an antihistaminic cream, I always keep it at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 13 hours ago, Crossy said: Madam swears by Tiger Balm (or one of the similar green, menthol smelling ointments) for insect bites, joint pain, nasal congestion and pretty much any other minor ailment, I swear she'd use it on a broken leg given a chance It does work very well on bites and certainly soothes my old joints when they start creaking. I've been a fan of Tiger Balm since my Singapore days back in the 70s. I came a cropper on my shoulder a few weeks ago. Sore as hell and as stiff as a bamboo pole. But with a bit of gentle exercise and plenty of Tiger Balm rubs, it's almost back to normal now. It seems to be a panacea for almost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.B Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 31 minutes ago, msbkk said: I suggest Systral cream, excellent for itching and swelling. This is an antihistaminic cream, I always keep it at home. Yes, I use to use Systral cream but since Covid I have found it difficult to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msbkk Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 46 minutes ago, Chris.B said: Yes, I use to use Systral cream but since Covid I have found it difficult to purchase. Yes, I had to ask at several pharmacies to find it. Anyway it is still available and I always buy more to keep it in stock at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo1968 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 6:39 AM, Crossy said: Madam swears by Tiger Balm (or one of the similar green, menthol smelling ointments) for insect bites, joint pain, nasal congestion and pretty much any other minor ailment, I swear she'd use it on a broken leg given a chance It does work very well on bites and certainly soothes my old joints when they start creaking. Yes, green drops work well for me too. Can also put a drop on your mask to refresh breathing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, Speedo1968 said: Yes, green drops work well for me too. Can also put a drop on your mask to refresh breathing, So it really is most efficacious in every case. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Daeng Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 6:39 AM, Crossy said: Madam swears by Tiger Balm (or one of the similar green, menthol smelling ointments) for insect bites, joint pain, nasal congestion and pretty much any other minor ailment, I swear she'd use it on a broken leg given a chance It does work very well on bites and certainly soothes my old joints when they start creaking. Tiger balm for me as well for most things. For itchy rashes & mozzie bites, Snake Brand prickly heat talc powder works well for me. You can get it at 7-11. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mutt Daeng said: Snake Brand prickly heat talc powder works well for me. You can get it at 7-11. Ah yes, for the dreaded crotch-rot, I do find it to be a little, er, stimulating, when it is applied to those "sensitive" areas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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