decided to do some research on the subject. I found a few interesting things. First off it seems that people have been using Vick’s VapoRub for insect bites for generations. Anecdotally people swear by it. But does the science back it up?
I found one study from 2008 that looked at the effect of Menthol the main ingredient in Vick’s VapoRub on mosquito bites. The study found that Menthol reduced the itching redness and swelling of mosquito bites. The study was small only involving 12 participants but the results were promising.
The study did not look at other types of insect bites so we can’t say for sure if Vick’s VapoRub will help with those. But based on the one study it seems that Vick’s VapoRub could help to relieve the symptoms of mosquito bites.
If you’re interested in trying Vick’s VapoRub for mosquito bites or any other type of insect bite make sure to do a test on a small area of skin first. Some people may be allergic to Vick’s VapoRub or they may develop a rash. If you have a history of allergies it’s especially important to do a test first.
To sum up there is some evidence that Vick’s VapoRub may help to relieve the symptoms of mosquito bites. If you’re interested in trying it make sure to do a test on a small area of skin first.
What does Vicks do?
Answer: Vicks is a topical ointment.
Where do you put Vicks?
Answer: You put Vicks on your chest throat or back.
How often do you use Vicks?
Answer: You can use Vicks as often as needed.
What are the benefits of Vicks?
Answer: Vicks is used to relieve muscle aches coughing and congestion.
Are there any side effects of Vicks?
Answer: The only side effect of Vicks is that it may make your skin itch.
How long does Vicks take to work?
Answer: Vicks usually starts working within a few minutes.
Does Vicks help with colds?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of a cold but it will not cure the cold itself.
Does Vicks help with flu?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of the flu but it will not cure the flu itself.
Does Vicks help with sinus infections?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of a sinus infection but it will not cure the infection itself.
Does Vicks help with bronchitis?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of bronchitis but it will not cure the infection itself.
Does Vicks help with common cold?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of a cold but it will not cure the cold itself.
Does Vicks help with stuffy nose?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of a stuffy nose but it will not cure the infection itself.
Does Vicks help with earache?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of an earache but it will not cure the infection itself.
Does Vicks help with sinusitis?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of sinusitis but it will not cure the infection itself.
Does Vicks help with toothache?
Answer: Vicks can help relieve the symptoms of a toothache but it will not cure the infection itself.
