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I’m sure we’ve all done this.
TikTok user @kimonskin recently shared this hack in a video that’s received over 57,900 likes since.
She explained to grab a mug of hot water and leave the teaspoon or spoon in the water until it gets hot.
Then, lightly dab the mosquito bite with the hot spoon or teaspoon. Leave it for a second or two and repeat this around four to five times.
The heat from the spoon will destroy the protein in the bite, which causes the itch. Plus, it feels like a total relief!
Obviously, don’t do it until it burns your skin or hurts you badly. The aim is to “cook” the protein in the bite, a process known as protein denaturation.
You can also apply a mixture of baking soda and water. Let the mixture sit on the bite for around 10 minutes before washing it away.