she's fine but they made a buffet out of my legs and feet..
2006-09-29 11:07:43 · 18 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ok I have seen many people say to take a warm or hot shower... that is not a good idea I don't know exactly what it will do but it will dry out your skin and make the itching worse. Luke warm water is the best. I know that hot water may make it feel better for a bit but the relief won't last. Oh and I advise alcohol. I use it on my kid and she loves it. It stops the itching almost instantly and the reddness goes away shortly after.
2006-09-29 11:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by BumbleBee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Oz because my doctor recommended the same treatment. You should note that the temperature should be hot, but not enough to harm to skin. It's also good to keep a warm washcloth on the affected area to relieve itchiness. Mosquito saliva contains protein left inside the bite and the heat neutralizes the protein which causes the irritation. Hydrocortisone is an anti-itch treatment that is most known for relieving the itch associated with rashes.
2006-09-29 18:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have many mosquiotos in my yard to. when I get bites I dab a little perfume on each bite and thats stops the itching right away but it might sting for a second or two.
2006-09-29 18:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're able to, take Benadryl allergy pills. Since it's an antihistamine it will help stop the itching. For topical use you could try Benadryl cream or and oatmeal bath. Also I find that Tea Tree Oil is best for topical applications, it can be found it almost every store including Walmart, ShopRite and so on.
2006-09-29 18:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by BIZ Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ammonia on a cotton ball, rubbed gently over the bites. The insect pens available in your local drug store or grocery store are ammonia based so...this is a cheaper way to go.
After living in Alaska for 20 years where the mosquito is the "state bird", I know this works.
Also...toothpaste can help as well. And DON'T scratch!
2006-09-29 18:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Lady North 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son and I have bad reactions to mosquito bites and I have found the best thing to get rid of the itch and take the red out is vanilla extract. It helps and you smell like a cookie!
2006-09-29 18:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Devon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I just moved to Oklahoma and my daughter and I have been eaten up by the mosquitos too. The only thing that I have found that really works is Cortizone-10 cream, it works like magic!!!
2006-09-29 18:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by cboyce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both need antihistamine as this will reduce the reaction, therefore reduce the swelling and redness and itching. Can get it in cream or tablets. Piriton is a good one.
Try calamine lotion, aloe vera, cold packs etc
2006-09-29 18:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by bannister_natalie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrocortisone cream after a hot shower/bath.
2006-09-29 18:11:23 · answer #9 · answered by oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a nice warm shower, then if you still itch use some aloe lotion.
This always works for me.
2006-09-29 18:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋