My son is two, and he got mosquito bites on his face while in the garden with his dad. They are so swollen and red, he looks miserable. Is there anything I can do to help them to heal quicker?
2006-09-17 13:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by Untitled 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
some kids have minor reactions to them. you can try benadryl for the itching. Ice on the spots can also help as well. due to the fact that more area's are getting triple E and west nile mkae sure to use bug spray. also garlic helps to keep the bugs away.
good luck
mom of 4(ages 14,13,11,and 5)
2006-09-17 13:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by no 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a paste of ghee (clarified butter) and turmeric. For a cup of ghee, use only about half of a teaspoon of turmeric. It heals all skin lesions in a couple days. It also nourishes and protects the skin and helps with the itching. No chemicals involved.
Here is the recipe on how to make ghee:
http://www.ayurbalance.com/explore_howtosghee.htm
2006-09-18 17:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kumari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be allergic to them. Try benedryl cream. Next time he goes out, spray him with a mixture of peppermint oil and water (about 5 drops to 6 oz. of water) to repel the mosquitoes.
2006-09-21 08:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋