Should you rub in insect repellent?

Instead, spray some onto your hands and spread it on your face, neck, and outside of your ears, being careful to avoid your eyes and nostrils. Don't forget to rub it onto your head if you're bald. Bug sprays can aggravate open cuts and wounds, so avoid areas with broken or irritated skin.



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DEET offers important protection, but must be used safely. Here are some tips: Apply insect repellents according to label directions, only to exposed skin. If the label recommends applying the chemical to your clothing, be sure to follow the instructions.

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When tested against the special mixture, both DEET (P<. 0001, NNT=1) and Avon Skin So Soft (P=. 0048, NNT=2) were found to provide better protection. When DEET and Avon Skin So Soft were compared with each other, Avon Skin So Soft was found to be 85% as effective as DEET (P= .

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