Does Afterbite Work?

If you’re unlucky enough to suffer from the discomfort of mosquito bites (because they love the taste of your blood), then no doubt you have tried to find different ways to alleviate your itch and discomfort.

There are many different remedies available for combating mosquito bites, including calamine lotion, antihistamines, using ice at the site of the bite, and covering the area with various creams that can help to stop the swelling and itchiness.

However, have you ever tried using Afterbite? According to Pharmacy Times, it is the number one recommended brand of treatment that helps to stop the itch of many insect bites, not just mosquitoes.

So, does Afterbite work?

We have used it in our family for years to relieve insect bites, and it works quite well!

In this article, we’ll take a close look at Afterbite.


Does Afterbite Work?

While there are many things that you can do to stop getting bitten in the first place — including wearing insect repellent, using eucalyptus candles when you’re outdoors, and covering your exposed areas with long sleeves and pants — sometimes a determined female mosquito can find her way to get at your blood.

While there are many things that you can do to stop getting bitten in the first place — including wearing insect repellent, using eucalyptus candles when you’re outdoors, and covering your exposed areas with long sleeves and pants — sometimes a determined female mosquito can find her way to get at your blood.

Luckily, Afterbite, which is recommended by pharmacists all over the country, is a solution that can come to your rescue. The Afterbite range of products has been used by many raving fans for more than 40 years, so there must be something to this!

As mentioned above, we have had success using Afterbite in our family to relieve nasty insect bites, and it’s definitely worth a try.

Besides mosquitoes, any Afterbite treatment works with all insect bites, including bees, biting flies, and the fierce bite of the fire ant. This makes Afterbite something that you should be keeping in your bathroom cabinet, along with your cotton buds, toothpaste, and prescription medications.

Most of the product’s range includes ammonia, which helps to neutralize any itching you may have, as well as reduce swelling and inflammation. This works in taking the pain away so that the bite is able to heal faster.

However, the Afterbite Kids formula is more gentle on young and sensitive skin, and only contains 100% natural ingredients (but more on that later in this article).

All Afterbite products are completely safe to apply to your skin. And because of this, you can reapply it as much as you need to, in order to soothe the itching and stinging you’ll feel after you’ve been bitten by a mosquito.

Afterbite comes in five different formulas — Natural, Advanced, Outdoors, Xtra, and Kids — as well as an Itch Eraser line. So, now let’s take a look at what each of these has to offer, so that you can make the right judgment about which ones you want to purchase.

Afterbite Natural

Afterbite Natural is the original formula that came onto the market. It is the top-selling treatment to combat insect bites in the United States, so obviously many people find that it works for them.

The product comes in an itch-relieving balm formula, which includes oatmeal and camphor as ingredients. These work together to first cool down the skin, and then warm it up again.

This combination of sensations causes a contrast that helps to alleviate any itching you have.

Afterbite Advanced Formula

Afterbite Advanced Formula comes in an itch-relieving liquid form, which will easily fit into your pocketbook or even a pocket so that you can easily travel with it. Its applicator pen is easy to use, and the formula contains baking soda, and is paraben free.  

Afterbite Xtra

If you need even more relief because you really suffer from getting bitten by mosquitoes, then Afterbite Xtra is what you need.

This Afterbite product comes in a gel formula that contains not only ammonia, tea tree oil, and baking soda, but also antihistamine, which offers faster relief from any intense pain you may be experiencing. Afterbite Xtra also works to relieve the pain caused by bee, wasp, and jellyfish stings.

This Afterbite product comes in a gel formula that contains not only ammonia, tea tree oil, and baking soda, but also antihistamine, which offers faster relief from any intense pain you may be experiencing. Afterbite Xtra also works to relieve the pain caused by bee, wasp, and jellyfish stings.

Afterbite Outdoors

This Afterbite is also a gel formula that contains tea tree oil and antihistamine, as well as aloe vera gel, which will help to soothe the skin if you need to be outside for an extended period of time, such as if you’re hiking or camping.

Again, Afterbite Outdoors comes in an easy-to-apply application pen that is made to carry around without causing mess.

Afterbite Itch Eraser

Afterbite’s Itch Eraser is another line that includes a maximum strength gel and spray, and a sensitive skin cream formula. They are also extra-strength formulas that contain antihistamines. However, they don’t contain steroids.

Each one comes in a mess-free and portable container for easy carrying around.

Afterbite Kids

Afterbite’s Kids formula is an itch-relieving gel ointment that is free from parabens and other harsh chemicals, making it suitable for young and sensitive skin. In fact, it can also be used by anyone else with sensitive skin, because of its all-natural ingredients.

Containing vitamin E, eucalyptus, and tea tree essential oils, as well as aloe vera to help soothe skin, and baking soda as its active ingredient, this gel ointment works well, and won’t cause the breakouts that are associated with other itch-relieving products.

Afterbite Kids is recommended safe to use for children over two years old, so if your children are younger, it is advised that you consult with your pediatrician first.


Last Bites

As you can now see, using Afterbite will provide great relief to you if you suffer from the painful sting of insect bites, including mosquitoes. And the Afterbite range includes products to suit all of your needs.

Does Afterbite work? Yes, it does. So, the next time you visit the pharmacy, make sure that you grab the Afterbite of your choice and you’ll be well prepared for the next time a mosquito bites you.