ago... I was bitten a number of times whilst in Mauritius and although the bites are almost healed, the area around them is itching like mad... still.. even though I returned two weeks ago.. is this normal?
2006-11-08 20:37:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
thanks for the answers so far ... the itching is driving me to distraction and I'musing an allergy creme to no avail...
2006-11-08 20:47:10 · update #1
It is normal. Resist the urge to scratch and you'll be fine. I had a mosquito bite about 2 months ago, travelled and back. It is now almost gone, and no itching. But it used to itch like hell before. Try rubbing with alcohol.
2006-11-08 20:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal and due to a local allergic reaction to the insect venom. Histamines are stored in your body in mast cells as a defence mechanism against allergens, including insect bites.
The histamines are released when your body reacts to the bite and bind to receptors which cause an allergic reaction, in your case itching and swelling at the site.
If you use an antihistamine cream like anthisan which you can buy over the counter, this will help ease the symptoms. It should be applied as soon after the bite as possible. As it's been two weeks, your symptoms will reduce very gradually.
You need to check the ingredients to see if you are allergic to any of them and antihistamine creams shouldn't be used if you're pregnant.
2006-11-08 20:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by toaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is normal, especially if you're sensitive to the venom that the mosquito injects to keep your blood flowing. To relieve the itching, try painting over the bites with clear nail polish.
2006-11-08 20:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use banana peel to take the itch out of mosquito bites. Just rub the pulpy inside surface of the peel on the bite.
Apply an ice pack to the bite.
A dab of toothpaste is soothing, too.
You could also try Calamine Lotion, Aveeno Anti-Itch Lotion.
2006-11-08 20:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some after shave lotion on the area. Even if you are a women it will make them stop itching so much.
That new disease out there is carried by mosquito's so if you feel sick go to the doctor...
2006-11-08 20:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is some times normal for the itching to happen even if your skin has scabbed over as new skin is forming so it isn't the bite that is causing the itch its the skin trying to heel itself
2006-11-08 22:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its just mozzy poison i used to get bit really bad wen on hols mozzys love my blood try calamie lotion to stop the itching and next time u go away for 2 wks before ur hol take garlic capsuals carry on taking them while on holiday mozzys dont like garlic so wen they wanna bite u they will smell the garlic and think twice but dont worry u wont stink of garlic its just in ur blood x good luck x
2006-11-08 20:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by dumb bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u keep scratching them they r going to keep on itching. put a bit of tooth paste on them, and it should sooth the itching
2006-11-08 20:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tbees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't paint anything over them: that is likely to exacerbate the irritation. Go and see a doctor, who will probably prescribe anti-inflammatories and/or antibiotics IF you need them.
2006-11-08 20:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by hallam_blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I've just got rid of one off the back of my hand, however it only itched when i provoked it, leave it alone
2006-11-08 20:39:39 · answer #10 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋