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Oudeis16 t1_j6d2l1u wrote

For those wondering why: A mosquito bite itches because there is a small amount of poison in it. It takes very little heat to do what's called "denaturing the proteins" which basically means it's just turning the poison into something harmless.

Anything that applies enough heat will do. Run it under hot water. Hot water on a cloth. Heat a spoon in hot water or near a candle or something (be careful with lighters or flames or anything of that nature, it can rapidly get hot enough to burn you).

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justfuckingstopthiss t1_j6gdpgv wrote

I mean not really. If you were truly denaturing proteins injected by the mosquito, you'd also destroy your own proteins and cause a shitload of damage to the skin.

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some-key t1_j6h20wq wrote

I don't know if it destroys the insect proteins, but it does work to reduce swelling.

You do need to be careful though, the shitload of damage you mentioned is a danger if you use fire.

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