2007-05-18 22:50:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Use topical benadryl (or similar) to soothe the itch, the bite will have to heal on it's own.
2007-05-18 22:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i find that using rubbing alcohol on mosquito bites will make the itch go away. i think it somehow cleans away the mosquito spit (i don't know the technical term, but the chemical that the mosquito uses to keep your blood from clotting while it drinks from you) that makes you itch.
mark my words: rubbing alcohol!
as for the actual bump/lump/redness. just wait and try not to irritate it.
2007-05-18 22:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by Pepito111 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a topical cortisone creme or benedryl is your best answer- but if you dont have either of those handy and the thing is itching you out of your mind- use a coat of clear fingernail polish over the top of it and let it be! that works for chiggers too if you happen to live in an area where those are a problem.
2007-05-18 23:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by taco_mel_1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do dont scratch them they get much itchier,just leave them alone and they will go away. If you are still near mosquitos you can get coils which you burn at night which keeps them away or nets.
2007-05-18 22:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by thfcsydney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my case.... just wait 5 minutes, but this doesn't work for most. Applying a small amount of bleach can neutralize the irritating substance and provide some relief. They actually sell a product in stores to do this sort of thing in a controlled fashion, and that is what I'd recommend using.
2007-05-18 22:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Azuka 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Rub salt on the bite! It really works.
2007-05-18 22:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by eizus28 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like to use Vick's vapor rub or Mentholathium on 'em. It seems to help the itch a little bit.
2007-05-18 22:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by shawna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm, I don't know about go away, but I know of something that will help stop the itch. Take you thumb nail and press it into the bite very hard forming and X on the bite, that will help stop the itch.
Hope this helps!
2007-05-18 22:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by avatars_cherubim 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The suggestion with the thumb nail making an x is a good one, it works to stop itching. Also, you can apply vinegar.
2007-05-18 23:00:18 · answer #9 · answered by j81s79j06 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
stop the itch by applying a small amount of toothpaste.
2007-05-18 23:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by mummapink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋