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Why are my mosquito bites much bigger and itchier than other people and theirs go away quicker?
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Idiosyncrasy: Lucky you. Some people are unusually sensitive to certain things. Violent reactions to mosquito saliva are rare but well known. Take Cetirizine 10mg (Zyrtec). As soon as you encounter a mosquito. You may need 2. About 10% of people will be sleepy if they take it. A prescription- strength cortisone ( clobetasol gel) will also help.
Answered 7/12/2017
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