can mosquito bites look like lesions?

Question

Any childhood disease that looks like mosquito bites?

Answer 1

Yes: Right after being bitten by a mosquito you may develop a soft white bump than later transitions into a hard, brown (reddish-brown) or a blister or bruising. There may be itching ; swelling around the lesion.

Answer 2

Usually: There are various types of ticks however most "tick bites" are smaller and less noticeable than the raised and erythematous bites of a mosquito. In addition, mosquito bites are almost always itchy whereas that is not usually the case with a tick bite.

Answer 3

Som?? sometimes: Usually there are multiple bites with mosquitos. A tick may still be attached at the bite site.

Answer 4

Antihistamines: Mosquito bites cause your skin to release histamine, a hormone that triggers inflammation and terrible itching. Topical and oral antihistamines such as benedryl block this reaction reducing itching. Topical cortisone cream can also reduce inflammation. Remember, for both antihistamine and cortisone the sooner you start them, the more relief you'll get.

Answer 5

Baking soda+vinegar: Make a pultice with baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Apply to bite sites for comfort and to reduce inflammation. Alternatively, if you are near an Asian grocery store, you can purchase eagle brand eucalyptus oil. Provided you are not allergic to aspirin. Apply this oil to the bite areas to reduce inflammation.

Answer 6

Clean the area: Cleanthe area with any antibiotic ointment..Seek attention to r/o any sort of staph infection.

Answer 7

Yes: Mosquitoes in this country usually bite during dusk to dawn hours. However, if you travel internationally, you may encounter mosquitoes that are active during the day as well. Stay indoors if possible, when out, leave as little of your body uncovered by clothes. Then use deet containing mosquito repellents, such as ultrathon, on all exposed body parts and wear clothes pre-treated with permethrin.

Answer 8

Yes!: Repellents containing ~30% deet or ~10% picaridin are safe and effective. Other "natural" products (eg: eucalyptus or lemongrass oil) work, but don't last near as long. Bed nets work wel, although can be a little warm to sleep under. Permethrin is an insecticide which you can use to treat nets and outer layers of clothing effectively killing mosquitoes before they bite you.L.

Answer 9

Natural options.: If you are looking for a natural repellent for mosquitoes consider citronella, lemon eucalyptus oil, soybean oil, geranium oil, clove oil or fennel.

Answer 10

Bite: You should see your dermatologist for treatment. These bites can get can get infected.

Answer 11

That depends.: Usually more annoying than anything else. Depending on where one is, mosquitoes can be a link to diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever, west nile viruses & encephalitis.

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