What to do When a Mosquito Bites

By: vellanie

• Home Remedies

December 18, 2009

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A tiny mosquito can cause a lot of harm. The stinging sensation of the bite can cause you to scratch the bitten area and this will cause even more harm. Your first line of defense must be prevention but if you have already been bitten then you must take precaution to prevent any harm to your skin.

The first thing that you need to do once you have noticed a mosquito bite is to wash the area with warm water and a mild anti septic soap. This will prevent the itching sensation and will also get rid of any bacteria that may have been transferred onto the surface of your skin from the mosquito. After you have washed the area you must dry it with a clean towel.

Keeping the area clean and dry is the best way to avoid itching and spreading any infection. Remember if you begin to scratch the area then you will increase the amount of pain and discomfort.

When you are washing the area you can use soap directly on your skin; if you are using liquid soap then pour the liquid on the area and then massage the soap into your skin for a few minutes; this will ensure that you get rid of all the bacteria that is transferred onto your skin.

After you have washed the skin you may rub an ice cube on the area; this will prevent swelling. You can also use calamine lotion on the area to soothe any itching and burning sensation.

If you do not get any relief from the itching sensation within a few hours then you must use Aloe Vera gel on the infected area. The gel will soothe the itching sensation and prevents the infection from spreading. Use a generous layer of the gel on the infected area at night before you go to bed to prevent scratching it. Avoid rubbing your skin when you apply the gel. Keep in mind that you must also avoid rubbing the area with any rough surfaces like towels or body scrubs.

There are several herbs that you may use topically in order to soothe the itching and burning sensation caused by the mosquito bite. You can mix turmeric with water and apply this paste to the infected area; the paste will soothe the burning sensation and heal it. Turmeric is also known to prevent the spread of any infection.

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