I love tattoos but dread the healing process because I am allergic to any time of ointment and lotions tend to make me break out. Normally the healing for my tattoos is red, itchy mess for about a month or more. I was so excited to hear my tattoo artist tell me to use coconut oil.
Here are the steps you need to take after someone who is allergic has been stung: 1  Remove any stingers immediately. Some experts recommend scraping out the stinger with a credit card. 2  Applying ice to the site may provide some mild relief. Apply ice for 20 minutes once every hour as needed.
A bee sting could be painful for hours, while swelling and itching could last for as long as a week. Luckily, there are a number of home remedies for bee stings that could reduce the negative effects to just minutes. Try some of these natural solutions.