Question 1

i had a mosquito bite on my elbow when i was a toddler and it left a purple mark. over 14 years later and it's still there. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Scar: Whenever you have an injury to the skin- insect bite, chicken pox, acne, etc.- there is a possibility of leaving a scar. You may be able to use a scar reducing cream or ointment, but some scars can last for your lifetime.

Question 2

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 3

what causes mosquito bites to itch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

all i wanna kno is what makes mosquito bites itch?

Accepted Answer

Histamine: Histamine is released and causes itching.

Question 6

i got a mosquito bite, how to treat?

Accepted Answer

You can make a : Salve with 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water. Mix and apply to affected area. Take care.

Question 7

why do mosquito bites cause swelling?

Accepted Answer

See below: All bug bites can cause local reactions with redness, swelling and warmth without pain and itch like mosquitos.  This occurs due to histamine release due to the saliva of the mosquito/bug, but there are other venoms in the bites that can have an effect too. And this can occur immediately or even hours after the bite.

Question 8

why has my mosquito bite turned purple?

Accepted Answer

Scratching?: Excessive scratching or rubbing can cause a mosquito bite to discolor further and look worse than it is.  Try using an over the counter Hydrocortisone or anti-itch preparation.  Also, ice packs are great for calming itch without causing the damage your fingernails cause.  If the bite continues to be a problem, see your dermatologist to be sure that it is, in fact, a bite.

Question 9

could a mosquito bite cause cellulitus?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Anything which creates a defect in the skin, an insect bite, a scratch, a cut amongst other things provides a portal of entry for bacteria which cause cellulitis.  The bacteria which cause cellulitis are commonly found living on our skin and when they have the opportunity to penetrate deeper they may cause cellulitis. This is why it is always important to clean wounds with lots of soap and water.

Question 10

mosquito bite clear bubble, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry.: 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.

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