Mosquito bite

Not all mosquitoes bite, but only females who need human protein to produce offspring. Tracking an attack is not always possible, and this is the deceit and the main trouble of contact with insects. To make the bite invisible, the mosquito injects an anesthetic under the skin, which will later cause the body’s immune response and irritation.

What does a mosquito bite look like

The main discomfort from a mosquito bite is itching, which is difficult to bear. You want to scratch the affected area, but after that the irritation only intensifies – the toxins spread further through the blood, the itching intensifies.

It is not difficult to determine the bite site – the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe skin around it swells and swells. So the immune system of the body reacts to the invasion of foreign bodies. For most people, all the consequences of such contact with insects end in a few minutes of discomfort from itching. But, unfortunately, for allergy sufferers, the situation can be more serious, up to the development of anaphylactic shock.

How to anoint a mosquito bite so as not to itch

The first thing to do to minimize the effects of a mosquito bite is to apply ice to the affected area. But it must be wrapped in a bag or a clean cloth so as not to get frostbite – this is especially true for people with reduced skin sensitivity. Instead of ice, you can use frozen foods – fish, meat, vegetables. An arm or leg can be placed under cold water. Low temperatures will reduce blood flow, swelling will decrease and itching will begin to go away.

If itching persists, use antihistamine ointments and creams. The drug can be picked up at a pharmacy, but it is better to consult a doctor in advance so that he advises a remedy for bites, taking into account individual characteristics.

Ointments designed to treat burns can also soothe the skin.

Physician advice

Experts advise not to leave the situation to chance and be sure to seek medical help if severe consequences of bites develop:

• the temperature rises;
• edema occupy a large area;
• breathing is difficult or the area around the mouth and eyes is affected.

Be sure to consult your doctor if you suffer from allergies, even if you have previously had a reaction to other types of irritants – the risk of serious complications after a mosquito bite is very high.

Folk remedies

If the body as a whole reacts calmly to a mosquito bite, then you can get by with folk remedies to relieve symptoms. Many plants are good at soothing the skin and relieving itching. Here is some of them:

• sage;
• aloe;
• St. John’s wort;
• thyme;
• any mint;
• sagebrush;
• parsley;
• a series of.

If you have a fresh plant on hand, you need to make a slurry from it by chopping the stems and leaves. The stronger the juice separates, the more effective the product will work. Soak a clean piece of cloth with juice and fix it at the site of the mosquito bite for about 20 minutes.

Also, decoctions are widely used as a folk remedy – they can be prepared, even if only a dried plant is available. Dry leaves should be poured with a glass of boiled water and let it brew for 1,5 hours. After that, the tissue is also wetted in the filtered liquid and applied to the affected area of ​​the skin.

Soda is good. One teaspoon diluted in a glass of warm water can serve as the basis for a compress.

Popular questions and answers

About the main points that you need to know about mosquito bites, she told us Candidate of Medical Sciences, allergist, immunologist, dermatovenereologist Svetlana Turbovskaya.