i have like 3 bites on my legs, im guessing theyre mosquito bites, and one is like REALLY itchy and swollen... its like 2.5 inches big... like in diameter.. yeah its gross.. anyone have ideas whats wrong w/ it? i didnt scratch it much... it wasnt anymore then the other two...
2007-07-19 06:05:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
stop going outside with lil kids
stay in the house next time with your boyfriend and cuddle with him
HE REALLY LIKES IT
2007-07-19 06:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is completely normal. The mosquito probably just took more blood. Just don't scratch it. try putting rubbing alcohol on it (i wil help dry it up and it will stop the scratching for a little bit). Theire is also a Baid Aid Anti-Intch ointment that works really well on mosquito bites. (I got it in kmart)
2007-07-19 13:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All i can say is that.. bites happen. Mine get to that size as well, so its not abnormal. Yes i know its very gross, and it doesnt make life happy. If it continues for more than about a week or two maybe you should get it checked out by a doc just to be sure. Hope I helped =)
2007-07-19 13:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Manda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a band aid over it so it doesn't get brushed or touched. That will help it stop itching. The more you scratch, the bigger they get. You may want to go to the pharmacy to get something for the itching, but baking soda paste (mix with a bit of water) works as well as anything else. This is one reason I hate bugs.
2007-07-19 13:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get you some good itch cream, also keep an eye on it because it could be a spider bight. Sounds pretty big for a mosquito. If it gets worse go see a doctor. Good luck and hope you get better.
2007-07-19 13:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by sweetguy_74426 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First question, Are they infected bites? if they are just mosquitos then they will be fine, disinfect with hydro poroxide, put some anti itch cream on it, and a bandaid on it to keep from scratching it raw.
2007-07-19 16:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by locklin_usmc@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing some benadryl cream on it..or take some orally, just not both at the same time. It will make you drowsy, but will take the itch out. You can also try putting ice on the spots, sometimes the cold helps with the swelling and itch.
2007-07-19 15:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you allergic to mosquitos?
My daughter has the same reaction to mosquito bites.
She is just more sensitive, I guess.
Or could it have been something else that got you?
2007-07-19 13:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about spiders too. Their bites can get nasty. Have it looked at by a doctor.
2007-07-19 13:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by badassp51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the mosquito probably just hung out at that one longer...don't worry though so far only old people and babies have dies from west nile
2007-07-19 13:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by rhifer22 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋