Question 1

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 2

how to take care of a mosquito bite?

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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 3

can mosquito bites look like lesions?

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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.

Question 4

is it unusual a mosquito bite to hurt?

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Atlhough most people: Associate a mosquito bite with itching, it can be painful as well.  Here are some ideas. 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.

Question 5

what can you do to treat mosquito bites?

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Tx: 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 6

i wish to know what can i do for mosquito bites?

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See below: Treat like any other bug bite, wound care, antihistamines for itch and over the counter strength Hydrocortisone (cortaid).  If looks infected, see your physician.

Question 7

how come i get much more mosquito bites than others?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide: Studies have shown that mosquitos are attracted to carbon dioxide and thus you may actually attract more mosquitos when sweating or exercising. 
You need to sit next to someone who emits more carbon dioxide than you.  
Do note that a fan is a very good mosquito repellant since they can't fly well in a breeze.

Question 8

any childhood disease that looks like mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: Hives(urticaria) can look and feel like mosquito bites.Multiple causes including-drug allergy, topical contact allergy(bath/laundry products) and reactions to strep and viral infections.

Question 9

how do you use netting to avoid mosquito bites nightly?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hang it all around your bed (all 4 sides).  If there's a canopy, it's easier to hang it from there.  Otherwise, tack it to the ceiling. When you get into bed, close it up and make sure there's no opening.  Also, spray the netting with mosquito repellent if it's not already on the netting.  This will keep the mosquitoes away and decrease your chance of getting bit.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

Bite by mosquito: Mosquito bites usually  are not very visible on skin unless there is an allergic reaction or an infection following the bite. Allergic reaction will cause a redness white an infection may result in pus formation.

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