I worked for about 10 hours the other day at my job (basically it's a grocery store) and i stand right by the motion sensor doors so im guessing the mosquitoes got to me that way. When i got home, i counted 15 mosquito bites. Even some on my feet and back! These things itch like crazy so i need a new treatment for them
2006-09-26 12:19:04 · 5 answers · asked by Ren 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have had problems with mosquito bites all my life! Now this may seem odd, but I put on 'Cortisone 10,' yes it is a hemorrhoid cream but it works! And to add to it, after applying the cream i put a thin layer of clear finger-nail polish, this way if you do itch you will have to scratch through the polish before you scratch your skin. This will stop those bites from becoming scabs later on.
2006-09-26 12:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Wash the infected area with soap and water as soon as you recognize that you've been bitten. Try to keep the site clean and dry until the irritation abates.
2. Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching.
3. Make a paste of baking soda and water, using just enough water to make the paste sticky. Spread the mixture on the bites.
4. Rub soap directly on the bite. This is an oft-repeated home remedy for mosquito bites.
5. Apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a washcloth to the bite area.
6. Use calamine lotion or a topical anesthetic containing pramoxine to help relieve pain and itching.
7. Purchase 1-percent hydrocortisone cream to alleviate the itching. Follow directions on the package for safe use.
8. Use an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce any accompanying swelling or redness.
9. Take an anti-histamine like benadryl to help with any swelling or itching.
10. Do not rub skin, soak instead of scrubbing, and pat dry instead of rubbing.
11. Use aloe vera gel to reduce swelling and itching, aloe vera also forms a protective layer, to reduce possible infection.
2006-09-26 19:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by big_shot_nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a medical spray for that - I would use it at work, tell the boss.
We read on a Email that mosquitoes like to bite you after you eat bananas!
2006-09-26 19:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preparation H, stops the itch, takes out the swelling and promotes healing. Everything you want to get rid of.
2006-09-26 19:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound stupid but I put toothpaste on mine and it stops.
2006-09-26 19:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by elegant_disaster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋