3. Which topical product is best for an itchy rash from mosquito or ant bites?
ANSWER: C. Cortisone (like Cortizone® or Cortaid®)
Save the antibiotic creams and ointments for something that may get infected (like a scraped knee or other “road rash”. Topical hydrocortisone is the go-to cream or ointment for itchy bites. Skip the antihistamine cream all together (no evidence that they work as a topical agent.)