Question 1

what should i do if i have a huge mosquito bite on my leg?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is good but may make you sleep.
For the discomfort many people use teabags topically (wet of course)

teabags also are good for the pain of sunburn.

Question 2

i have mosquito bites on my leg and they are horrible, i don't want these bites on me. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Use insect repellent: Wear insect repellent when you are outside, especially in the evening.

Question 3

i have two mosquito bites on my leg. they have been there for over 5 months and are red circles. when i stand for a while they turn purple. ?

Accepted Answer

MOSQUITO BITES LEG: MOST UNUSUAL TO HAVE MOSQUITO BITES FOR FIVE MONTHS.
DO SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST SOON!
MALE? FEMALE? AGE? MEDICATIONS YOU TAKE?
BEST LUCK

Question 4

i have more than 20 mosquito bites on my leg and it's bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: small bites cause blood to come to the surface of the skin: multiple mosquito bites can look like bruising, but really related to superficial blood drawn to the surface during the bites. I suggest OTC antihistamines and 1% hydrocortisone cream.

Question 5

please help me! i have a massive amount of scratched mosquito bite scabs! my legs look horrible. any quick remedies? thanks!

Accepted Answer

HowToDitchTheItch: 1) Wear insect repellant when indicated,always
2) Wash twice a day with soap and water
3) Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the itch
4) Topical cortisone cream for the real itchy spots
5) Watch for signs of infection
6) Kill all indoor mosquitoes
7) Cover scabs with makeup, nylons,pants,etc
8) Wear pants to bed to avoid scratching
9) If infected, see a doctor
10) If all else fails: Try Tincture of Johnny Walker

Question 6

my girlfriend and i were at the park last night were she received multiple mosquito bites to her leg.  today: pain in chest numbness in leg?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: The mosquito bites and her symptoms are unrelated, other than, may be some itchy welts at the site of bites. No mosquito borne diseases are endemic in Oregon.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 7

i have a mosquito bite on my leg and it looked normal and now it's larger and red with some purple dots (doesn't look normal). is it infected?

Accepted Answer

That's possible: If it gets worse instead of better - more red, warm or tender, then it could be infected.  You should see your doctor.

Question 8

how can i get rid of mosquito bites fast? my legs look so bad with marks.

Accepted Answer

Topical steroids: Prescription topical steroids work best. Oral antihistamines and afterbite help symptomatic relief. See your doctor.

Question 9

i got 3 mosquito bites on my leg 2 days ago and they all have bruises around them now. it's never happened b4 is this something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Mosquito borne dis. : If you are in the usa, think about west nile virus. If outside america then worry about malaria & dengue fever. West nile virus mostly asymptomatic but can cause meningitis or encephalitis. Malaria &  dengue serious. Please see your doctor & get antimalarial medication. There is no antiviral for west nile virus. Thanks.

Question 10

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Most likely a contact dermatitis from something that was in contact with your legs or possibly a lotion that was put on your legs. See a health provider if it worsens or persists.

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What should i do if i have a huge mosquito bite on my leg?

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I have mosquito bites on my leg and they are horrible, i don't want these bites on me. what can i do?

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I have two mosquito bites on my leg. they have been there for over 5 months and are red circles. when i stand for a while they turn purple. ?

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I have more than 20 mosquito bites on my leg and it's bruising?

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Please help me! i have a massive amount of scratched mosquito bite scabs! my legs look horrible. any quick remedies? thanks!

A member asked:

My girlfriend and i were at the park last night were she received multiple mosquito bites to her leg. today: pain in chest numbness in leg?

A member asked:

I have a mosquito bite on my leg and it looked normal and now it's larger and red with some purple dots (doesn't look normal). is it infected?

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How can i get rid of mosquito bites fast? my legs look so bad with marks.

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I got 3 mosquito bites on my leg 2 days ago and they all have bruises around them now. it's never happened b4 is this something to be concerned about?

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Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

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