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How to Treat Mosquito Bites

Most people have had to deal with itchy mosquito bites at one point or another. When you treat them with care, bites will heal up in just a few day’s time. The following steps go a long way in helping heal mosquito bites:

  1. Carefully wash the site of the bites with mild soap and warm water.
  2. To reduce swelling or itching, apply an ice pack for ten minute intervals as needed.
  3. Use anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, and over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help with itchiness.
  4. For quick and proper healing,  avoid scratching the mosquito bites!
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Tips to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching

The most common—and most frustrating—symptom of a mosquito bite is the itchiness! After being bitten by a mosquito, symptoms can take anywhere from a few hours to a day to show up. The itching is usually first to come. The bite on your skin will look like a raised white welt but will reduce to a red bump in a day or so. To alleviate the itching sensation, use ice packs and OTC creams for immediate relief. You may also choose to use anti-inflammatories or antihistamines to help. The key to letting mosquito bites heal properly is to resist the temptation to scratch away at the bites. Doing so will lengthen and worsen your symptoms.

Home Remedies to Heal Mosquito Bites

More often than not, you can treat mosquito bites right in the comfort of your home. It’s important to always do a skin patch test before proceeding with any of these homemade or natural remedies. A few of the most common homemade remedies include:

  1. Oatmeal. An oatmeal paste created using equal amounts of oatmeal and water can be applied to the skin with a washcloth. You can also try an oatmeal bath by sprinkling a cup of ground oats into a warm-water bath.
  2. Baking soda & water. Create a paste using 1 tablespoon baking soda and water. Apply it to the mosquito bite, let sit for ten minutes, and wash away.
  3. Honey. Used for many at-home treatments, honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A small drop on a mosquito bite can reduce inflammation and reduce the desire to scratch.
  4. Aloe vera. In addition to helping heal sunburns, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to soothe the symptoms associated with mosquito bites.

When Should I Go to the Doctor for a Mosquito Bite?

If after a few days your mosquito bites do not heal, or if they begin to worsen, it’s time to see your doctor. Severe symptoms—fevers, rashes, nausea, and allergic reactions—are all a sign of a serious problem. Thankfully, these are rare. Most mosquito bites in Knoxville TN can be healed in just a few day’s time.

How To Treat Mosquito Bites in Knoxville TN

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