Question 1

is it ok to use mosquito bite cream in treating flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone cream: An over-the-counter 1% Hydrocortisone cream can help relieve itching for either mosquito or flea bites.

Question 2

could mosquito bites or bugs spread aids in human beings?

Accepted Answer

No: insects / mosquitos are not vectors for HIV. The virus is too fragile to remain alive in the body of a mosquito.

Question 3

is it possible for you to get flea/mosquito bites on your vagina?

Accepted Answer

Fleas can present at: The groin. Flea bites may be clustered into 3 itchy bumps that bleed ; blanch (turn white) when you press on them. They tend to be found at skin folds (breast or groin) ; folds of joints (ankle, knee, elbow, axilla) as well as legs. A rash ; swelling can occur as well as secondary infection from scratching. A skin biopsy is sometimes needed for accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

have a raised bump that looks like a mosquito bite. it's skin coloured and raised, surrounded by red skin. it's very itchy. can it be a flea bite?

Accepted Answer

That is possible: But hard to diagnose without more info and an exam of the lesion.  If you get more, see a doctor.  If it goes away or you find critters on your pet, spray spray spray.

Question 5

how to remove mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Not possible: Although topical cortisone may work but would not work overnight.  Injecting the area with kenalog (triamcinolone) may, but it would be like swatting a fly with a hammer.

Question 6

what causes mosquito bites to itch?

Accepted Answer

Histamine: Histamine release is part of an inflammatory response. This can cause itching.

Question 7

what should i put on mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Remedies: Store aloe vera gel in the refrigerator and apply to affected area.  Rub a basil leaf on the bite. It repels mosquitoes & has anti-inflammatory properties effect. Consider applying calamine lotion. Apply crushed ice or a cold pack.   A 1 to 1 mix of water and baking soda is effective when applied to the lesions. You can take oral medications like Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  or chlorpheniramine.

Question 8

all i wanna kno is what makes mosquito bites itch?

Accepted Answer

Histamine: Histamine is released and causes itching.

Question 9

what would you prescribe for mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Steroid creams: Otc you can obtain Hydrocortisone cream or even Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream..Prescriptives will usually be triamcinolone creams which may be a little more effective in treating the local itch.

Question 10

which is it: b1 or b6 to stop mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Deet: Some think that b-6 might be a little helpful but studies have no borne this out.  Deet is by far the best agent and is readily available.  Its only downside is that it can dissolve some plastics such as the grip on a fishing rod.

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