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qwertyjjj qwertyjjj Post Count: 162 Msg: #1 82 weeks ago, May 27th 2008 | This any good? | http://www.tecnimed.it/zanza_click_e.html Sounds like it might be better just to get bitten and put cream on? :)  Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #2 82 weeks ago, May 27th 2008 | Dont get bitten in countries where mosquitos transmit disease if you can at all avoid it. That thing prevents itching and swelling from bites but does nothing to prevent Dengue Fever, Malaria.... | Mel qwertyjjj qwertyjjj Post Count: 162 Msg: #3 82 weeks ago, May 27th 2008 | No, I know that. I'll be taking usual precautions - I used to live in Africa so know the usual tricks. | Making up a medkit at present :) What's the difference between hydrocortisone cream and antihistamine? It suggests taking both but I thought they were both used for insect bites? Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #4 82 weeks ago, May 27th 2008 | Where in Africa did you live? | I have no clue about those creams. I just take an antiseptic cream with me to hot places to put on bites and and scratches to prevent infection. I am a very basic, light traveller. Information from my Lonely Planet book Hydrocortisone: Steroid cream for allergic or itchy rashes Antihistamine: It just gives a list of types but does not say what they are for. If I give a wild guess one takes Antihistamines to prevent the release of histamines in ones body. I think the histamines are releaased when one comes in contact with something one is allergic to. I think histamines cause irritation like swollen eyes, rashes...... I think antihistamines would be some kind of medicine that you take orally. But that is just a wild guess..... qwertyjjj qwertyjjj Post Count: 162 Msg: #5 82 weeks ago, May 28th 2008 | Nigeria for a while...randomly :) | Seems like antihistamine is for bites and stings, reduces the inflammation. Hydrocortisone can also be used for that but not on the face and is more for rashes/eczema. So, there you go :) Anyway, antiseptic and antihistamine should be fine. One of the tricks we used to use was to stay inside when sunset came around as the mossies got very active then moreso than later at night...whether that's true or not I don't know. But the other tricks such as long trousers, long sleeved shirt, etc. qwertyjjj qwertyjjj Post Count: 162 Msg: #6 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | On another note, does anyone bother with mosquito nets? | I heard they were an expensive item that didn't much good as you can never find place to hang them in hostels. Others say they double up as a pillow so no need to buy a pillow? Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #7 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | I dont bother to take one. I just spray on some mosquito repellant at night. | [Edited: 17:02 - Mell ] qwertyjjj qwertyjjj Post Count: 162 Msg: #8 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | Cool... | I take it DEET is pointless as well, just use spray on feet, etc. Found this somewhere:  A mosquito net is never something personally needed outside sub-Saharan Africa and you'll hear many a traveller in other areas lamenting why they brought one. For a start they take up a fair amount of room and in most cases, are pretty difficult to fasten above you (take duct tape). Add to that fact they only protect you as much as a mosquito vaporiser (recommended) or at worst a mosquito coil under your bed. When you actually need one, like in beach huts or the jungle, they will 9/10 times be provided (even if they need some patching up with duct tape and a coil lit for added protection). However, if you are travelling in sub-Saharan Africa (not South Africa), where the vast percentage of Malaria occurs, you should take a small net. You will still not use it all that often, but will be glad you had it. It's better to be safe than sorry in this region. Buying compact nets on the ground in developing countries can be tricky, so get one before you leave.  [Edited: 17:02 - qwertyjjj ] Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #9 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | You can also use an insect spray to get rid of a lot of the crawlers in your room and to discourage mosquitos. The only problem with this is that if you will have to read the instructions in Thai or some other language like that. | Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #10 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | An insect repellant containing DEET is the only thing that effectively keeps the mosquitos away in some places. I brought some mosquito repellant from Germany with me to Thailand one time and the mosquitos still bit me everywhere. | Buy your mosquito repellant in Asia if you cant get one with DEET where you live. A good one produced in the US is called OFF!. You can get this in some places in Thailand too. Boots pharmacy in Bangkok also has a good one. I dont know the name of it. Citronella works too but only of you completely cover all your skin with it and reapply around every 6 hours. And also there is the the strong lemony smell that you might not like. Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #11 82 weeks ago, May 29th 2008 | Another thing to consider when buying any expensive travel gear is that the airlines sometimes loose luggage. | I would only ever take something expensive if it would fit in my hand luggage.  travelin de Denise Atkinson Post Count: 11 Msg: #12 80 weeks ago, June 12th 2008 | I have a huge problem with mosquitoes, they love me. | I actually think that OFF is the worst product on the market. It only has about 7-8% deet in it. If you are really prone to the bites, a spray with 25-30% deet is going to do the trick! Mell Mell Post Count: 14961 Msg: #13 80 weeks ago, June 12th 2008 | Hello Denise :) | OFF has 15% DEET. I have a can of it here left over from my last trip to Thailand. Mel [Edited: 16:29 - Mell ] travelin de Denise Atkinson Post Count: 11 Msg: #14 80 weeks ago, June 13th 2008 | oh ok! you must have like the stronger version, maybe I'm thinking of OFF Skintastic! | Number of Users: 3 | Number of Posts: 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
