How to Treat Mosquito Bites
Typical mosquito bites heal in just a few days with little to no complications. That said, there are a few steps you can take to ensure the healing process goes smoothly:
- Carefully wash the bites with soap and warm water.
- Apply an ice pack at ten-minute intervals as needed to help reduce swelling or itching.
- Use anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, and over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help with itchiness.
- Avoid scratching at the bites, which will worsen the wounds and lengthen the healing time.
Tips For Itchy Mosquito Bites
When you are bitten by a mosquito, symptoms can take anywhere from a few hours to a day to show up. Itchiness is often one of the first symptoms. At first, the bite will look like a raised white welt but will reduce to a red bump in a day or so. To alleviate the itching sensation, use ice packs and OTC creams for immediate relief. You may also choose to use anti-inflammatories or antihistamines to help with the Most importantly, resist the temptation to scratch away at the bites. Doing so can open the wounds and put you at risk for infection.
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Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites
Chances are you have items right in your cupboard that should work to heal mosquito bites. Always do a skin patch test before proceeding with any of these homemade or natural remedies. Four common homemade remedies for mosquito bites are:
- Baking soda and water. Create a paste using 1 tablespoon baking soda and water. Apply it to the mosquito bite, let sit for ten minutes, and wash away.
- Oatmeal. An oatmeal paste created using equal amounts of oatmeal and water can be applied to the skin with a washcloth. You can also try an oatmeal bath by sprinkling a cup of ground oats into a warm-water bath.
- Honey. A main ingredient in many DIY treatments, honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A small drop on a mosquito bite can reduce inflammation and reduce the desire to scratch.
- Aloe vera. Typically used for sunburns, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to soothe the symptoms associated with mosquito bites.
Do I Need to Go to the Doctor For My Mosquito Bites?
If you start to come down with more severe symptoms, it’s important to consult a medical professional. More serious symptoms include fevers, rashes, nausea, and allergic reactions. Thankfully, most mosquito bites can heal right at home in just a few days.
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