Mosquito bites?
I might be known as a bit of a 'Mears' type hedge monkey, but this is a great tip.

Get one of those electronic ignition piezo cigarette lighters and remove the ignition device.
Instead of scratching the bites, click the ignition spark onto it.
You'll get relief from the bite without scratching it and opening it up for infection.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 9:53, 7 replies, latest was 17 years ago)

quite true
the spark de-natures (changes the molecular shape) the protien in the mosquito's saliva (which causes the itching).
The same works for bee and wasp stings too!!
(bugboybeast, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 10:06, Reply)

There you go.
I do talk sense sometimes.
There is a specific item for sale in camping shops - £9.99
Lighter - £0.80 and you have a means of making fire too.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 10:22, Reply)

You just pissed on
my bonfire ;)

Seriously, though, that looks like a good idea. Heading out for some catfishing right now, so I'll try it.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 13:55, Reply)

this sounds brilliant
does it actually stop the itching completely or just for a while?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 16:36, Reply)

It's pretty effective - I reckon the strength/voltage might play a part.
It's a damn sight better than scratching the bites though.
I suppose you could use one of those ignitors for lighting the gas hob - minus the flame of course!

Here's a link to the proper device www.patient.co.uk/pharmacy/ZapperClick_Quick_Easy_Mosquito_Bite_Relief.htm?ID=ZACL1
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Mon 1 Sep 2008, 16:48, Reply)

Oooh
That really is a top tip, innit? I suffer with the mozzies quite badly, so I shall be keen to try this next time.
(JohabMorelli is spenging merrily away, Thu 4 Sep 2008, 15:26, Reply)

These work really well
as sex toys too. It doesn't hurt like you'd expect

er... So I'm told.
( chart cat has an itch, Fri 5 Sep 2008, 16:07, Reply)