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Hello. i was bitten by a mosquito last night. the bite was a small pale patch on my arm. i scratched it, and now it's swollen. i used ice. what next?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Antihistamine: like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Zyrtec may reduce itching/swelling.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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That is normal: It is natural for a mosquito bite to become swollen. It will heal spontaneously with time. If you are itching a lot, try OTC products like Itch-X.

Answered 6/25/2014

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