I have about 25 from camping, also...can i contract any disease from them?
2007-07-10 07:50:39 · 8 answers · asked by KRYSTL 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Calamine lotion or a dab of toothpaste.
2007-07-10 07:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by triviapunky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible to catch a disease from mosquites, anything from malaria to sleeping sickness. Chances are remote, however.
As to the itching and redness, I always just use rubbing alcohol. For some people, that is not enough. Then you can try Neosporin or similar products. There are so many now that take care of the itching.
And, of course, DON'T SCRATCH! If you develop a crusty scab-like, monitor it closely and see a doctor if needed.
For most people, the rubbing alcohol and Neosporin will take care of it.
2007-07-10 07:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get bird flu, but its usually only dangerous to babies and elderly people. It is also very rare. For the bites, put hydrocortizone on them.
2007-07-10 08:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Morrigi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget all that other stuff, get some witch hazel and rub that on the bites. I was shocked how well it works!!!
2007-07-10 08:08:45 · answer #4 · answered by All That 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benedryl and dont itch them, duct tape over them also helps. To temporarly make the itchin go away put a hot rag over them.
2007-07-10 07:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by olivia K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local drug store and buy some after bite it comes in a stick or a tube. it helps alot....
2007-07-10 07:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by jane m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say go to the hospital and make sure you are ok.they will hill put rubbing alcohol on them and stop scratching them.
2007-07-10 08:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by twin1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing go and check for malaria
2007-07-10 07:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋