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Mosquito bites usually are not very visible on skin unless there is an allergic reaction or an infection following the bite. Allergic reaction will cause a redness white an infection may result in pus formation.

Dr. Powlin Manuel reviewed this

53 year experience in Allergy and Immunology

Is a type of:

Insect bites

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Blistering
Skin blisters
Skin redness or irritation
Skin swelling
Rash

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Mosquito bite
Ibuprofen
2.3
32 reviews
Acetaminophen
2
31 reviews
Epinephrine
1.5
25 reviews
Epipen
Steroids
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Other treatments

Icing
Cool compresses
Irrigation
First aid

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