Question 1

mosquito bite won't heal?

Accepted Answer

Something else?: Mosquito bites are sometime painful, usually itchy but really rare to not heal or get infection.  Could you have gotten bitten by another critter - especially a spider which can cause a non-healing sore place.  You might need this to be looked at.

Question 2

how to remove mosquito bites?

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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 3

i'm scared of mosquito bites!!?

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Mosquito bites: There are numerous insect repellents available, nets to sleep under at night, electronic devices which attract and destroy mosquitoes in the area of your home. If you have a morbid fear of these perhaps seeing a psychotherapist is in order. Good luck.

Question 4

should you pop your mosquito bite?

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Mosquito Bites: Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching and cause an infection. Try otc hydrocortisone. You should not "pop" the bite as it may already be infected.

Question 5

what causes mosquito bites to itch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

i got a mosquito bite and its huge?

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Mosquito bite : reaction: take benadryl, unless contraindicated, and apply hydrocortisone cream 1% OTC, if no improvement or spreads fast, see your doctor , good luck

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

how to take care of a mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

What to do: Store aloe vera gel in the refrigerator and apply to affected area. Rub a basil leaf on the bite. It repels mosquitoes &amp; 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 for itching.

Question 9

how long do mosquito bites itch for?

Accepted Answer

Days: Usually last for a few days, rarely over week.

Question 10

can mosquito bites look like lesions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Right after being bitten by a mosquito you may develop a soft white bump than later transitions into a hard, brown (reddish-brown) or a blister or bruising. There may be itching ; swelling around the lesion.

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