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Hi doc, i realised i always attract more mosquitoes than whoever that is at the same place with me. i always end up getting bitten instead. why? thks!
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Skin chemistry: It has been shown that some people with high levels of arachadonic acid in their skin are more prone to attracting mosquitoes than others. Use insect repellent.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Multiple Choice: Great answer and also mosquitoes are also attracted to heat, carbon dioxide, those in motion, beer drinkers get bitten more frequently, certain mosquitos even sense blood types. The asian tiger mosquito prefers blood type o. There are over 300 plus odors mosquitoes go for, by some estimates!
Answered 3/26/2013
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