How To Anoint A Mosquito Bite So That It Does Not Itch, At Home

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First aid: how to anoint a mosquito bite so that it does not itch

Summer has come - the time for vacations, rest on a fresh vacation on warm evenings, hiking and trips to the forest. And it would be great if it were not overshadowed by an unpleasant circumstance: mosquitoes. And even more - by their bites. They are not as dangerous as, for example, ticks, since they are very rarely a source of infection. But continuous itching on all the bitten parts of the body … What to do to get rid of it as soon as possible?

Bitten by a mosquito: how to anoint so as not to itch

The cause of itching after a mosquito bite is an anticoagulant that enters the bloodstream and prevents it from clotting. This substance causes a reaction similar to an allergic one. In addition to itching, which pulls itching all the time, the bite can cause severe redness and even swelling of the affected tissues.

Itching from a mosquito bite is caused by an anticoagulant

Pharmacy and cosmetics

If you often visit places where mosquitoes accumulate, as well as suffer from allergic reactions or have sensitive skin, be sure to get an anti-mosquito first aid kit. It will also be needed by children who often brush the bite sites until they bleed. You can buy funds at any pharmacy, they are inexpensive.

1. Gels and ointments such as Lifeguard, Panthenol, Acomarin, Fenistil-gel and Boro-plus. To stop the bite from itching strongly, lubricate the affected area with one of the products. Be sure to read the instructions before use.

2. Pharmacy tincture of calendula relieves unpleasant sensations from the bitten place, and in addition disinfects the skin and prevents inflammation.

   

   Tincture of calendula, like many other alcohol-containing substances, well blocks the sensation of itching and disinfects the wound

3. The site of the bite can be wiped with medical alcohol, diluted in half with water or in a 4 to 6 ratio.
4. Boric acid will also help well. Dilute 1 tsp in 100-130 ml of water. products and wipe the bites with this solution. You can also make lotions from the solution.

5. Antihistamine tablets (for example, Suprastin, Claritin, Tavegil and others) will be needed if there are a lot of bites. They are taken orally according to the instructions on the package. You can also crush a tablet, add a little water to it and lubricate the bite sites with the resulting paste.

   

   Antihistamine tablets can be taken by mouth or made into a paste to lubricate bites

6. A few drops of Corvalol or Valocordin on the wound will reduce the skin's reaction to the bite.

7. Essential oils from plants such as juniper, lemon balm, eucalyptus, tea tree and lemon are effective.

   

   Essential oils from various plants will numb bite sites

Folk remedies: how to prepare and use

It may happen that there were no drugs from the first aid kit at hand. Here traditional medicine will come to the rescue. Some of her funds will definitely be there.

1. Cover the bitten skin with a thin layer of toothpaste. If it contains menthol or mint extract, they will create a cooling effect, and thanks to this, the itching will go away even faster.

   

   A menthol-flavored toothpaste to relieve discomfort even faster

2. Make a strong soda solution, or even better - gruel. The solution can be used to wipe the bite site, and apply the gruel to the affected area.
3. Kitchen salt or sea salt diluted in water (1 tsp per 100 ml) can also help. The solution must be thoroughly lubricated with the bite site.
4. Dissolve 1: 1 apple cider vinegar with water, moisten the wound with the solution and leave until dry.
5. A little honey applied to the bite will not only reduce itching but also prevent inflammation from developing.

6. If there are a lot of bites and they itch a lot, apply a compress made of a cloth dipped in milk and leave to dry. You can also use yogurt or kefir.

   

   Milk or sour milk will cope if there are a lot of bites

7. Pour boiling water over the oatmeal or rolled oats, wait for the gruel to cool. Apply it to the bite as a compress.
8. Vegetables, fruits and plants from our refrigerator or vegetable garden will also help. For example, a slice of any citrus fruit - lime, lemon or orange, a slice of kiwi, raw potato or tomato, blackcurrant juice: they will make the itching less intense or completely relieve you of it.
9. Greenery from your garden or garden can come in handy. Rub dill, parsley, basil, or mint leaves into the gruel and apply to the bitten areas to prevent itching. The same applies to plantain, elderberry or bird cherry: knead their leaves well enough before applying to the wound.

When I was little, mosquitoes were a real disaster for me. They are no better now, but in those days there were not many modern medical devices (or they were not available, after all, the 90s), and we almost did not know the folk, although we lived in the countryside. And if I complained to my mother that my "mosquitoes itch", she gave ice to lubricate the itchy areas, and then she punished me to press on this area with a fingernail. The slight pain helped to distract from the itching.

What not to do

Itching is an unpleasant thing, you want to get rid of it as soon as possible. But here's what you can't do in any case:

• do not comb the affected area, this will make the itching worse, and you risk infecting;
• do not rush immediately to pharmacy drugs until you consult a doctor - self-medication is dangerous;
• the same goes for essential oils and plants - make sure you are not allergic;
• do not ignore the child's complaints about very severe itching - it is much more difficult for children to endure such consequences. If you notice a lot of mosquito bites, it is better to take your child to the doctor.

Video: how to help with mosquito bites

We hope these tips will help you stay out of trouble and have a wonderful summer without the effects of mosquito bites. Just remember that the fact that a remedy helps one person may not bring relief to another. Perhaps you need to look for your remedy by trial. Good luck!