# Itch-Relief Gadgets The Zap-It Uses Electrical Shock to Subdue Itchy Insect Bites By M | Published 2015-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bites References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2015/08/26/use-this-shocking-gadget-for-m.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000KU74K4/boingboing?tag=trenhunt0f-20) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bite-relief). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbz-otc) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini) and numbing agents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can leverage the development of itch-relief gadgets to provide effective and non-invasive solutions for bug bite treatment. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Bug Bite Relievers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibis-bite-healer.md) - [Convenient Insect Bite Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bite-kit.md) - [Anti-Irritation Eczema Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-itch-roller.md) - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Electronic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Targeted Relief Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relief-patches.md) - [Bug Bite Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarna-bug-bite-patches.md) - [Donut-Shaped Acne Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziip-dot.md)