What should I do if I get bit by a mosquito? How to quickly reduce swelling and itching after being bitten by a mosquito

Once summer arrives, especially after the Lesser Heat season, mosquitoes, the "uninvited guest", will invade our bodies. I guess everyone has been harassed by mosquitoes. So, what should we do if we are bitten by a mosquito? How to relieve itching and swelling after being bitten by a mosquito? I'm afraid that many people's first reaction is to scratch it with their hands. Usually, the more you scratch, the more itchy it becomes, until the skin is scratched, and the itching is still unbearable.

Health experts remind that if you are bitten by a mosquito, you should never scratch it with your hands, because scratching will cause the tissue fluid and lymph fluid in the skin to leak out, which will easily swell and turn into a blister, and it will not subside easily. Let's take a look at the specific methods of reducing swelling and relieving itching.

1. Small "red envelope" method to relieve itching :

When a mosquito bites your body, if you can treat it in the shortest possible time, the itching, pain, swelling and the chance of infection caused by the bite will be greatly reduced. How to deal with these small "red envelopes"?

1. Aloe vera : When your skin becomes red, swollen and itchy after being bitten by a mosquito, you can cut a small piece of aloe vera leaf, wash it with water, break it apart and apply it to the red and swollen area. This will quickly relieve the itching and swelling.

2. Soap and laundry detergent : When bitten by a mosquito, immediately apply soapy water or laundry detergent water to the red and swollen area. This can quickly relieve itching and swelling.

3. Ammonia : When bitten by a mosquito, gently press the bite with your fingers to prevent the mosquito secretions from spreading under the skin, then apply a little ammonia, which will reduce swelling and relieve itching in about 10 minutes. Ammonia can be bought in pharmacies or hospitals.

4. Garlic : When bitten by a mosquito, apply sliced ​​garlic repeatedly to the bitten area. After a few minutes of application, it will have obvious anti-itching, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Even if the mosquito bite area is ulcerated or inflamed, you can choose to wipe it with garlic. Generally, it can reduce inflammation and swelling after 12 hours. People with skin allergies should use garlic with caution.

5. Salt water : When bitten by a mosquito, you can apply or soak salt water to relieve itching. Soaking or applying salt water can quickly soften the lump and also relieve itching and swelling.

6. Vitamin C : When bitten by a mosquito, you can grind the vitamin C tablets into powder, then dilute it with a small amount of water, then dip a sterile cotton swab in the diluted liquid and apply it directly to the affected area to reduce swelling and relieve itching.

2. Big "red envelope" itching method :

After being bitten by a mosquito, the small "red bag" usually disappears quickly. However, if it is not handled properly, the small "red bag" will turn into a big "red bag" and may even induce skin infection, which usually manifests as a big "red bag" with redness, swelling, pain and itching. Here are some effective ways to deal with big "red bags".

1. Aspirin : When bitten by a mosquito that has toxins, the affected area will itch a lot, and the swelling will be large and hard. In this case, crush 1-2 aspirin tablets, mix it with a little cold boiled water to make a paste, and evenly apply it to the mosquito bite. It will immediately stop itching and reduce swelling. Warm reminder: the harm of abusing antibiotics.

2. Anti-allergic medicine : When bitten by a poisonous mosquito, no matter what kind of anti-allergic medicine you take, as long as you slightly wet the anti-allergic medicine and repeatedly apply it to the affected area, it can quickly relieve the itching effect.

3. Liushen Pills + Rice Vinegar : When bitten by a mosquito, use 10 Liushen Pills and a little rice vinegar to make a paste. Apply it evenly on the mosquito bite. Apply 3-5 times a day. Even the biggest mosquito bite can be cured.

4. Eye drops : Since hormone eye drops such as chloramphenicol have the effect of sterilization and disinfection, when bitten by a mosquito, you can apply eye drops to the bite to relieve itching and pain. This kind of eye drops also has an anti-inflammatory effect on the red spots that have been scratched and mild infections and inflammations.