A 40-year-old member asked:
How to remove mosquito bites?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
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.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Decrease bite Sx's: 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 for itching.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How do I remove mosquito bite scars?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Improve not remove: Early on, salicylic acid preparations may limit inflammation which can produce hyperpigmentation. Late pigmentation can be treated with bleaching agents such as hydroquinone in combination with a retinoid and steroid. Alternatively, some chemical peels or fractionated laser treatments can also produce nice results. Only rarely is surgery needed.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 16, 2014
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