my mosquito bites are getting really huge, i dont itch them at all. at times i dont even know i have them. they start off at the size of a nickel and grow bigger then a quarter! could i be allergic? or do they just get that big?? please help!
2006-07-09 15:26:17 · 14 answers · asked by ~luv my pups!.~ 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
yikes that sounds like an allergic reaction to me,,i put a site that tells ya how to "treat" them
2006-07-09 15:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may not be mosquite bites. It could be chiggers. Chigger bites get larger because the bug is still actually beneath the skin still biting you. Rub deodorant on the bite. It suffocates the chigger and they die. Then about 15-30 minutes later rub some antibiotic oinment or hydrocortisone cream on the bites. Try to keep the bites clean, sweating is what causes itching as well.
Sure hope they get better soon.
God bless you! :)
2006-07-09 15:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by God'sGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are allergic to them, My Brother gets the same way, If he gets bit on the face, his eye swells shut....always use mosquito spray when you go outside.....Good Luck
2006-07-09 15:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by Happy_Wheatland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using this medication call "After Bite", its works for me. It's over the counter and it gets ride of the itch and the swelling.
Good luck
2006-07-09 15:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by misscanada_y2k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an allergic reaction.
2006-07-10 02:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by lifes_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You very well might have a hyper-sensitivity. You can take garlic pills to prevent the bites from happening.
2006-07-09 15:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably allergic. Try to keep them clean, don't scratch and apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotion until they decrease in size.
2006-07-09 23:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by nurseTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happens to me too... if they itch the only thing i have ever found to help is Lanicane u can get it at the drug store ... but i think its just the way ur body reacts to them
2006-07-09 17:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by maxchica12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u very allergic, & do require a benadryl shot... ppl who are highly allergic will get them this size.... you don't itch because they didn't leave their stinger in your skin...
ask your physician for allergy meds...
2006-07-10 00:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by angelluvswolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is quite strange. You should seek the help of a dermatologist (skin doctor) who should be able to help you figure this out.
2006-07-09 17:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by hawaii gurl 06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋