I went to a BBQ last weekend and got attacked by mosquitos.
I have never been biten like this in my life before! I've never had this type of reaction. The bites are red and raised, they look like welts. I must have at least 30 of them.
Right now I am using max. strength cortizone cream. But I still find myself scratching. I've also tried using ice on the bites. It relieves the itch for a little while.
Do you have any recommendations or home remedies to try?
I want these things to go away. I scar easily and I'm hoping I'm not permanently marked all over.
Thank you.
2007-08-09 02:17:13 · 8 answers · asked by rainydaysmile 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
wash really good use acholol (rubbing_ dab it over the spots and then after it dries use aloe vera stuff and put it on often and don't scratch. or you can get spray which stops itching at the pharmacy (red can)small it will help also. what you are doing can help also. its just sounds infected.
2007-08-15 15:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KM has the right idea with the alcohol. Our family uses (from the kitchen) a splash of Corn Starch. It seals the pores and soaks up any new itchy fluid. Gold Bond Medicated Powder should work. The CS is only a dollar for a pound box in the grocery store. I used it on a hole where a mole was removed; it began to heal immediately. CS is a prime part of Gravy for dinner. Try an ice cube. Folks use it for pimples.
2016-03-15 02:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know the feeling. i was in india and got eaten alive by mosquitoes. here is a simple solution with no mess. Go and get some medicated bandages and put them on the mosquito bite. I swear this works!! i had one bit that left a bit of mi left elbow swollen and after 2 days of the medicated bandages, the swelling went totally down and so did the bite. hope this helps!
2007-08-09 05:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by =) 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clear underarm deodorant, with no fragrance. Really, it works. Sorry it happened to you. It also could be chiggers bites. Did you sit on a wooden park bench? Same treatment. Also, sometimes clear nail polish, if chiggers. Try it on a couple before using all over.
2007-08-09 02:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by peter s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mentholatum will stop the itch, reduce the swelling and keep you from scratching and scarring. Rub on areas as soon as you can. Best defense are sprays containing DEET.
2007-08-12 02:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by T S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make a cross on the bit the sting should go away. Use the cream as much as you can. If they still itch after 7 days go to see your doctor.
2007-08-09 02:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
soak in an otmeal bath, use aveno, it will help the itching, you can also take benedryl for the itching.
2007-08-09 02:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by misskitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply aloe vera (either the plant or cream)
2007-08-15 18:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get dracula to suck up the blood bla bla blabla blablabla
2007-08-16 08:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
BAKING SODA AND WATER COMPRESSES, ALOVERA GEL, ANTIHISTAMINES
2007-08-09 02:25:33 · answer #10 · answered by doclakewrite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋