What should I use if I get stung by a thorny hair?

Every time when it gets hot in the summer, a kind of organism called the wavy hair is prone to appear in humid places at home and some outdoor environments. It has no skeleton support and will crawl on the body and continuously damage the skin after sticking to the body. It is painful, itchy and very uncomfortable. If you are accidentally stung by a wavy hair, you can learn some treatment methods.

2. You can buy some bamboo charcoal and put it on the ground to drive away insects;

3. Sprinkle more peppercorns under the floor and all around to prevent and control caterpillars.

4. You can also kill caterpillars with ordinary pesticides!

1> The caterpillar's body is covered with poisonous hairs, which are in the form of fine hairs or thorns. After the poisonous hairs sting the human skin, they often break off and release the toxin. After being stung by a caterpillar, the skin will feel a stinging and burning sensation. After a period of time, the pain and itching of the affected skin will worsen, the skin surface will turn red, and may even ulcerate. In severe cases, it can also cause systemic reactions such as urticaria and arthritis.

1. Observe under a magnifying glass first, scrape off the poisonous hairs along the direction of the poisonous hairs with a blade, and then apply 3% ammonia water to the affected area.

2. You can apply Nantong snake medicine on the affected area, or you can mash seven-leaf lily or fresh purslane and apply it externally.

3. Apply antibiotic ointment when the wound is ulcerated.

4. If there are systemic symptoms, symptomatic treatment can be given.

3> Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies. They have poisonous hairs on their bodies, which are in the form of fine hairs or thorns. After the poisonous hairs sting the human skin, they often break off and release the toxin. After being stung by a caterpillar, the skin will feel a stinging and burning sensation. After a period of time, the pain and itching of the affected skin will worsen, the skin surface will turn red, and may even ulcerate. In severe cases, it can also cause systemic reactions such as urticaria and arthritis.

The treatment is very simple. Since the venom is acidic, just apply some soda water or soapy water on the painful area to relieve it. Of course, if you have an allergic reaction, you should go to the hospital.