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Itch-Relief Gadgets

The Zap-It Uses Electrical Shock to Subdue Itchy Insect Bites

— August 27, 2015 — Art & Design
If you're someone that is often bitten by bugs, then perhaps the Zap-It device is just what you need to help subdue itchy insect bites. This nifty little gadget cleverly uses small electro shocks to tame irritating itch sensations.

While administrating an electric shock on oneself might seem counterintuitive, the Zap-It shocks aren't any stronger than a static electricity shock. The device uses a specific crystal to ignite the spark rather than a battery, so this device can be used virtually anywhere. The shock works to reduce the production of the chemical histamine that makes the redness and itchiness appear in under five minutes. This might be a gadget worth testing out if you are often getting bitten but want to stir clear of topical creams filled with chemicals and numbing agents.
Trend Themes
1. Itch-relief Gadgets - The development and innovation of itch-relief gadgets offer disruptive opportunities for the healthcare industry to provide alternative solutions for bug bites and skin irritation.
2. Electro-shock Therapy - The use of electro-shock therapy for itch relief presents disruptive innovation possibilities in the wellness and personal care sectors to address insect bites and other skin irritations.
3. Chemical-free Solutions - The growing demand for chemical-free itch relief solutions presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry, particularly in the development of non-toxic alternatives for bug bite treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can leverage the development of itch-relief gadgets to provide effective and non-invasive solutions for bug bite treatment.
2. Wellness Industry - The wellness industry can explore and promote electro-shock therapy as a natural and alternative method of itch relief for insect bites and skin irritation.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - The consumer goods industry can tap into the demand for chemical-free solutions and develop innovative products for itch relief, providing a more sustainable and eco-friendly option for bug bite treatment.
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