how to remove mosquito bites?

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Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

Yes: Many dentists recommend the use of children's toothbrushes because they are smaller and can reach teeth better and softer so they don't cut the gums. There are also good adult toothbrushes which provide more gentle cleaning. The important things for people are using the appropriate toothpaste and the correct technique to brush. A qualified dental hygienist can help guide adults to effective ones.

Answer 8

Soft Brush: 1) use a soft manual toothbrush. 2) place the brush where the teeth and the gum join together. 3) move the brush in circles. 4) do all teeth this way on the face side and the tongue side. 5) follow up with a water pik spraying water in circles same places. 6) now get a good cavitron cleaning from your dentist to get off what you cannot get off because it got too hard when you did not clean right.

Answer 9

Brushing technique: You will remove plaque and be kind to your teeth, gum and surrounding bone as long as you have a good brushing technique with bristles at a 45 degree angle going into the gum area between teeth and gingival tissues. Good technique and constant brushing after meals will keep your teeth clean.

Answer 10

Most of the time: If your warts are not large, tca is likely to be just as effective as surgery to remove them. Larger warts may not respond or may take multiple treatments to resolve. If you aren't pregnant, Aldara (imiquimod) cream may be another option. Instead of destroying the warts, it gets your immune system to attack them and can be done by you at home.

Answer 11

Typically, yes.: There are many treatment options for warts. The choice of treatment depends somewhat on location but surgery is typically the last option. Common treatments include liquid nitrogen, salicylic acid plasters, tca solution and even duct tape.

Answer 12

Possibly...: Trichloracetic acid (tca) is a potent acid for topical treatment of warts. Like any modality, there are success rate ranges, it's just a matter of trying different modalities until you find one that works well for you. I generally reserve surgical intervention for the most stubborn cases, unless this is just what the patient wants.

Answer 13

Helps with removal: For those who work to remove warts using otc products the duct tape has been used as a part of the process.Wart remover (a concentrated salicylic acid) is applied to the wart & let dry, the duct tape is cut to a size bigger than the wart & applied. Removal a day or 2 later pulls off a dead layer of wart. The procedure is repeated until the wart is gone. This is a slow process but sometimes works.

Answer 14

Maybe: This has worked for some people, but do not use if you are diabetic or if you hhave bad circulation.

Answer 15

Resistant large: If over the counter products do not work than you need to see a doctor for other treatment options.

Answer 16

No: There are many home remedies to treat warts.

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