how long do mosquito bites itch for?

Question

Got a rash that appeared two days ago, and its getting worse, itches all the time, looks like mosquito bite. What can this be?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Longer if you itch: Them. Itching will go away within days if you don't scratch.

Answer 3

A few days usually: Occasionally, people will have a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to mosquito bites. I am one of those people. The initial redness (relatively mild) lasts a day or two, followed by persistent redness and itching that goes on for a week or more. Hydrocortisone cream is your friend under these circumstances.

Answer 4

Call your doctor: A mosquito bite (or any skin lesion) that appears infected needs to be examined. If your doctor agrees it is infected, they will prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Answer 5

See his doctor: Any insect bite causes a tiny break in the skin, allowing bacteria to get in and cause a local skin infection. One such sore in an older child without fever may respond to topical antibiotic ointment, but a baby with a potential skin infection should be seen to make sure it is not more serious. Sores resembling spider bites may suggest mrsa, a bacteria that needs special antibiotic treatment.

Answer 6

Get it checked: If you think a bite, or any other small break in the skin, looks infected, have it checked by your pediatrician. Some skin infections can be serious. In the meantime, apply warm compresses, keep the area clean, give Ibuprofen for pain and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for swelling or itching. If the bite is extremely red, swollen, painful or draining pus, have it checked right away.

Answer 7

Show it to a doctor: If a mosquito bite is infected, the doctor will usually prescribe oral antibiotics. So, if a baby has a bug bite that looks worse or bigger than the average little mosquito bite, the baby should be seen by the doctor.

Answer 8

After a while: The symptoms can persist for a couple weeks after treatment. Sometimes it takes more than one treatment, but even with killing all the bugs, it will take a couple weeks for the rash to resolve.

Answer 9

Yes: Yes but sometimes it can take several weeks.

Answer 10

Yes, it's contagious: Jock itch is a fungal infection and can spread to other parts of the body or to other people. Treatment is usually with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. Rashes that don't go away easily, or those that keep returning after treatment, should be evaluated by a doctor. People with diabetes get more fungal infections, and have a harder time getting rid of infections.

Answer 11

Yes...: It is a superficial fungal infection and can be transmitted from one person to another.

Answer 12

Jock itch: Yes jock itch is a dermatophytosis caused by a fungus In the general family of athletes foot and ring worm

Answer 13

Sometimes: Usually mosquito bites only last up to a few days; however, in those people who have a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to them, they can last much longer. Cortisone cream usually works well. If it doesn't, i'd consider seeing the doc - high potency topical steroids might be needed. Remember, scratching can lead to infection.

Answer 14

Allergy: Most people become allergic to mosquito venom after a bite or two. with each bite eliciting a larger reaction than before. It is possible that the lesion and itching may even become progressively worse over the course of a week. Try topical hydrocortisone plus anti-itch cream on the site.

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