How to reduce swelling after a mosquito bite and get rid of itching quickly

Briefly about mosquitoes

There are several varieties of itchy insects. In this case, individuals have common characteristics. Firstly, these are dipterans. Secondly, they are bloodsucking. The question arises: who bites - the male or the female? In many species, females practice ectoparasitism. They are forced to feed on blood in order to produce eggs. Blood-sucking mosquitoes usually survive on warm-blooded vertebrates, but some species are willing to be content with reptile blood.
The mosquito's weight does not exceed 5 mg. However, some tropical species grow to impressive size and weight. The mass of a mosquito in the middle lane ranges from 1-3 mg. The male mosquito is slightly larger and has long antennae, and its lifespan is several times shorter than that of the female. The mosquito's proboscis has an interesting structure - 6 needles are located on one rod. A mosquito does not die after being bitten, like a bee, because its proboscis is not a sting. It is a sucking tube mouth apparatus that is the same regardless of the type of mosquito.

The following types of mosquitoes are known in Russia:

• squeak - he's an ordinary one. Widespread in the south of Russia, found in other cities and countries. The female mosquito is actively looking for prey and lays a huge number of eggs during the season. Moreover, her life expectancy is 43 days. How long a male mosquito lives depends on the temperature regime. Usually up to 20 days. Some varieties are resistant to low temperatures and do well in northern regions. Such individuals are known as Siberian mosquitoes.
• anopheles is an anopheles mosquito, which only in Russia has 10 varieties. In other countries, malaria mosquitoes are larger and more numerous. However, a large mosquito is not always anopheles. Caramors or centipedes look like anatheles, but they are completely safe for humans,
• mosquito-bell - got its name because of the characteristic sound made during the flight. Also known as Derguns and Chironomid mosquitoes. Common types of mosquitoes with various external signs. In nature, there are green mosquitoes and golden-beige individuals. How much does such a mosquito weigh? About 1 mg. This variety is notable for its modest size.

If a blue mosquito or a black diptera comes across, then it is most likely an ordinary individual. Urban varieties vary in coloration. They are also called bog mosquitoes and basement mosquitoes.

Among all types of mosquitoes, malaria is the most dangerous. Not every mosquito from the tropics is a potential threat, but southern species are more likely to carry dangerous diseases. Due to the warm and humid climate, the risk of spreading infections in nature is higher.

How many times one mosquito can bite depends on the degree of satiety. If the female is not disturbed, then she will be full from one go. At the same time, the mosquito drinks such an amount of blood that makes it possible to replenish the protein deficiency, but not more than 5 mg.

A mosquito is an insect that secretes anticoagulants when bitten. Together with them, various infections enter the bloodstream. Thus, the mosquito is considered a carrier of dengue, parasitic and viral diseases.

Scorpion sting

Is it possible to get HIV from a mosquito bite, because this terrible disease is transmitted through blood? Fortunately, you cannot contract AIDS and viral hepatitis from a mosquito bite. This is due to the fact that during bloodsucking, the blood of the previous victim does not get to another donor, and no cases of HIV or hepatitis B transmission have been recorded. However, from a mosquito bite, you can get sick with pendinka (Vorovsky's disease), tularemia, filariasis - the parasites enter the piercing proboscis and are thrown in when the skin is punctured.

Knowing how a mosquito hunts and bites, you can prevent its attack. Despite the fact that infection with immunodeficiency is ruled out, there remains a high risk of infection with malaria, dengue, yellow fever and other diseases from which people die.

Why does a mosquito squeak in flight

More often, the problem is not the bite itself, but the annoying sound that precedes the attack of the insect. Why do mosquitoes squeak when they bite? The squeak of an insect is the sound made by thin wings. The mosquito squeaks mainly in flight. Moreover, the nature of the sound varies. Dipterologists (Diptera experts) are sure that insects communicate with each other and give danger signals with the help of a squeak.

Causes of a mosquito-like rash

When appear pimples like mosquito bites itching what is it it is not always possible to understand. To do this, you need to compare the rash with the usual mosquito and identify inconsistencies.

The problem may lie in:

• Damage to tissues by various blood-sucking insects.
• Allergic reaction to food.
• Prickly heat.
• Infectious pathologies.
• Allergic urticaria.
• Diseases of a vascular nature.
• Development of meningococcal sepsis.

Insect bites

When appear pimples like a mosquito bite and itchy, then the cause may be skin lesions by various insects. This includes bites of ants, bedbugs, ticks, fleas. Symptoms and intensity may vary slightly depending on the type of parasite, but it is typical for all:

• Itching, burning, sometimes pain.
• The appearance of puffiness.
• The onset of hyperemia, subsequently desquamation.

When infested with insects pimples itch red like a mosquito bite there may be a slight increase in temperature, but this is not necessary.

In case of a severe allergic reaction, if the breathing function is difficult, an ambulance should be called immediately.

Food atopy

Sometimes food an allergy similar to mosquito bites... It can occur on any product and in difficult situations even lead to anaphylactic shock.
A distinctive feature of atopy is that acne occurs even under tight clothing and can merge. Such food skin allergies like mosquito bites in the photo may subsequently change color, shape, size. Atopy appears suddenly after ingestion of an allergen. If you drink an antihistamine, the symptoms decrease. Also, patients complain of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, sometimes there is an increase in temperature.

Prickly heat

Body stains like mosquito bites may appear due to non-compliance with the thermal regime. Miliaria is more common in infants and is observed in the form of a small rash on the neck, forehead, back, chest. In severe cases, blisters and purulent rashes are formed. In this case pimples look like mosquito bites.

A distinctive feature is the rise in temperature.

Infectious pathologies

When appear acne as after a mosquito bite itches leather, then the reason may lie in a number of infectious pathologies:

• Measles. When the virus enters the body, catarrhal manifestations and a rash are observed throughout the body. Subsequently, the spots turn brown. The temperature can rise dramatically during the incubation period.
• Chickenpox. It is more often diagnosed in childhood.The rashes appear gradually, resembling blisters. There is a clear liquid inside the pimple, if it bursts, then a scar will remain for life. Usually, the pathology is easy, but it can be accompanied by an increase in temperature, weakness, and conjunctivitis.
• Rubella. Red rashes have a bump in the middle. The disease proceeds with catarrhal symptoms: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, redness of the throat.
• Scarlet fever. The disease proceeds with fever, sore throat, red rashes.
• Molluscum contagiosum. The rash looks like small bumps with a white center inside. They can stay on the skin for a long time without causing inconvenience, they are able to pass on their own.
• Roseola. It is characterized by an increase in temperature, the appearance of a pink convex rash. Papules usually do not bother; they disappear in 3-4 days by themselves.

  

Allergic urticaria

It occurs against the background of an allergic reaction to household chemicals, dust, pet hair, clothing. The rash resembles pink blisters, similar to burns. The patient feels weak, itching, burning.

Diseases of the blood and blood vessels

In a problem place pimples appear as from a mosquito bite... In addition, small cyanotic areas resembling bruises are formed nearby. Usually, a rash appears when tissue is injured.

Meningococcal sepsis

The patient is worried about hyperemia and rashes. Symptoms are increasing rapidly, so immediate medical attention is required. Usually papules are localized on the legs. Over time, they turn into purple subcutaneous spots.

When to see a doctor

In most cases, you can get rid of the effects of a mosquito bite at home. But there are situations in which you should not refuse the help of a doctor. When should you definitely see a doctor?

• If the bites cover a large area of ​​the body (especially in young children).
• The bite spot is more than 5 cm in diameter.
• The mosquito bite hit the eye area.
• After all the measures taken, the swelling and itching do not subside.
• Mosquito bites are accompanied by an increase in body temperature.

In any of these situations, delay can be very dangerous. An allergic reaction to mosquito saliva can be very severe, and it is not always possible to cope with it with home remedies. Insect bites are especially dangerous for young children (up to 5 years old). If any complications develop, it is imperative to call a doctor at home or go to an ambulance.

Diagnostics

Hives are diagnosed visually by a dermatologist. To confirm the allergic nature of the disease, provocative skin tests and a blood test for lg-E-specific antibodies are performed.

The first step is to stop exposure to the allergen if possible. Further, when prescribed by a doctor, it is necessary to take an antihistamine (loratadine, fexofenadine, cetirizine). To reduce itching, you can use sunburn cream, as well as change clothes to cotton.

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hives

With the development of Quincke's edema, decreased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, an ambulance should be called immediately.

The action of the allergen that caused the reaction is terminated. In addition, the patient should switch to an elimination diet that excludes foods with a large number of allergens (chicken, citrus fruits, nuts, eggs, strawberries, spices, foods with a high content of dyes).

In acute urticaria, antihistamines are prescribed.

In the case of the development of a severe form of the disease, infusion antihistamines, corticosteroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone) are used, calcium preparations (calcium chloride or gluconate) that reduce sensitivity to allergens are used, with oral ingestion of an allergen, gastric lavage is performed, and activated charcoal and other sorbents are also used.

With urticaria, the use of codeine, aspirin, including its derivatives, and ACE inhibitors is prohibited.

Preventive measures

People who have attacks of allergic urticaria are also prone to urticaria due to other external factors: light, heat, cold, pressure, mechanical damage to the skin.

In order for an allergy similar to mosquito bites to bother as little as possible, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• To avoid stress, it is possible to take weak herbal sedatives on the recommendation of a doctor.
• Avoid allergenic factors to which the patient has a hypersensitivity.
• Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Be under direct exposure to sunlight as little as possible (sunburn is contraindicated). Also, avoid prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures, apply, respectively, creams that protect from ultraviolet radiation and heat, from cold.
• Take a shower, wash your face and wash your hands only with warm water, using soaps with softening and moisturizing additives for the skin, dry with soft towels.
• Do not take aspirin, codeine, ACE inhibitors.
• Do not use wardrobe items that exert excessive pressure on the skin (tight clothing, belts, braces). Give preference to cotton clothing.
• Hypoallergenic diet, healthy food.
• Timely treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, infections.
• Compliance with the daily routine, alternation of work and rest.

All this will prevent the occurrence of an attack of urticaria, which will greatly facilitate the life of an allergy sufferer.

One of the most common signs of allergic reactions is the appearance of red spots, rashes, blisters and other unpleasant symptoms on the skin. And these spots are always accompanied by itching, burning, and also bring great discomfort.

Sometimes small blisters appear on the skin, resembling a mosquito bite. This can really be an insect bite, or it can be a sign of an allergic reaction of the body to some allergen.

Every person is familiar with mosquito bites firsthand, especially in the summer. And after an insect bite, a rash forms on the skin, which constantly itches. At night, itching can intensify, causing the person to scratch the bite until it bleeds.

But if such a rash in the form of a mosquito bite appears in winter, when contact with various insects is absolutely excluded, then the question arises: what are these rashes and why did they appear?

The first and most logical answer to this question is allergy, or rather its type - urticaria.

If you identify an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, you should consult a doctor.

Allergy treatment

All of the above symptoms indicate that there is an allergy to the protein substances produced by the insect. In this case, the human body produces histamine in large doses, so the very first treatment is the administration of antihistamines that do not cause drowsiness. These can be drugs such as cetirizine (Cetrin), loratidine (Claritin), Telfast. If these drugs are not at hand, you can use the first generation antiallergenic agents: diphenhydramine, Tavegil (clemastine), Donormil.

Why mosquito bites are dangerous

If an adult or child has been bitten by mosquitoes, it should be understood that blood-sucking reptiles can be dangerous to humans. There are several types of mosquitoes on the territory of the country. The most common are malaria, autumn squeaky, spring genus Ochlerotatus. Diptera insects are divided into females and males. And if the latter are not at all dangerous, since they eat only plant nectar, then the female mosquito is looking for a victim. The mosquito needs protein from it, and blood is the fastest way to get what it wants. The mosquito feeds only once, after which it safely lays its eggs and dies.The mosquito bite itself is often painless, but the consequences can be serious.

A mosquito bite is fraught with danger because:

• The female is looking for the most delicate areas of the skin with closely spaced vessels. After biting through the skin, the mosquito injects an anticoagulant. It is he who prevents blood clotting, causes swelling and redness.
• Mosquito saliva quickly spreads to adjacent tissues. This is why a mosquito bite itches. If you scratch the bite site, the itching will only get worse.
• It gets in trouble, especially when there are a lot of bites.
• May cause allergic reactions.
• It can carry diseases and infections that are dangerous to humans.

Important! The insect does not tolerate poison, therefore it is impossible to get poisoned from it. However, an insect can cause a lot of trouble, especially mosquito bites in children.

It is the babies who suffer from severe itching. But female mosquitoes prefer babies as a victim more often than adults. This is proven in the course of research, the purpose of which was to find out who is more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes. According to scientists, the risk category includes children and people with high blood cholesterol levels.

How to protect yourself from mosquitoes

To choose the right mosquito repellent, it should be borne in mind that it depends on the place of use and operating conditions.

Mosquito nets (mosquito nets on doors and windows)

In summer, day and night, we often open windows to ventilate the room. Mosquitoes do not miss this opportunity, and disturb our peace with the sounds and bites they make. To avoid this, special mosquito nets can be placed on windows and doors to prevent insects from entering the room.

If the windows are plastic, then, as a rule, the mesh can be ordered immediately upon installation. If they are wooden, then a mosquito net can be purchased at a household goods store and attached using ordinary pushpins. Gauze can be used instead of mesh.

Mosquito curtains

This type of protection on the territory of the CIS has appeared recently. This is an appropriately sized mosquito net that is hung on windows and doors. In the center, it has a magnetic lock that tightly closes both parts of the curtains, and prevents mosquitoes from getting inside the room.

Ultrasonic Repeller

An ultrasonic repeller is a device that emits a special sound that is inaudible to humans, but perfectly audible to mosquitoes. It scares away insects, forcing them to fly away at a safe distance for them.

Fumigators

A fumigator is a special electrical device, the task of which is to disinfect a room from a variety of insects and from mosquitoes, in particular. The fumigator contains a plate, tablet or special liquid, which evaporate when heated. The steam contains active substances that are lethal to insects.

There are also special spirals that work on the principle of a fumigator, but they do not require electricity. The spiral is ignited, and after ignition, it is immediately extinguished. The smoke emanating from the spiral is poisonous for many insects, including mosquitoes.

On the territory of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, the most popular fumigators are Raptor, Mosquitall, and Raid.

Repellents (emulsions, balms, aerosols, sprays)

Mosquito repellents are applied to exposed areas of the body or clothing. They evaporate odors repelling insects, scaring away from humans. For open areas, on a hike, in the forest, on a fishing trip, these tools are indispensable!

The most popular repellents are Mosquitall, Off, Taiga, Gardex-Family, Picnic. Keep in mind that some products are prohibited for pregnant and lactating women and children under 12 years of age, so be sure to read the instructions before buying!

Mosquito repellent bracelets

Mosquito repellent bracelets are a new mosquito and other insect repellent made of leather or food grade silicone and impregnated with special oils. It looks like a watch bracelet, easy to use, worn on the wrist or on the ankle. For the best effect, it can be put on the arm and leg at the same time Works for about a week.

Preventive Tips

Now you know how to get rid of unpleasant allergy symptoms after being bitten by a mosquito or midge. But the most reliable way of treatment is prevention.

What precautions should all parents know?

Effective methods of prevention from annoying insects:

first of all, protect the room from small parasites: fix the gauze on the windows or put on nets (for plastic windows), do the same trick with ventilation. For cots, strollers there are now a great variety of different mosquito nets. If such a thing was not included, then purchase it yourself; use substances that repel insects, they are sprayed around the apartment, on the furniture. Insects smell and fly away. Also, special ointments and creams have been developed using these substances. For children, choose special, hypoallergenic emulsions

Observe precautions: avoid contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose. Remember! In most cases, these products do not lose their properties within 2–5 hours, then apply the layer again; when resting in nature, in the evening, dress your child in a sweater with long sleeves, pants; if you stay overnight in the forest, treat the tent, blankets, sleeping bag, even nearby objects with repellents (deterrent agents); before going to bed, you can fumigate the room with a fumigator (a device into which a plate or insect repellent solution is inserted)

Do not use indoors, may adversely affect the human body; buy an electric fumigator for your apartment, it is harmless to people and pets; an ultrasonic device is a modern tool in the fight against unwanted guests. Advantages of this product: does not contain chemicals, scares away or kills not only insects, but also cockroaches, mice, does not affect pets and people.

Remember! Do not buy personal protective equipment in spontaneous markets, read the composition carefully, study the manufacturer. A cheap, low-quality product can kill not only an insect, but also harm your baby.

All information is presented for informational purposes only. Be sure to consult your doctor.

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Causes of Mosquito Bite Allergy in Children

Allergy is a special immunopathological process. It manifests itself in the form of hypersensitivity of immunity to any stimulus that has previously entered the body. There is a separate term for an allergic reaction to insect saliva - kulicidosis.

Mosquitoes bite almost all people, while most do not have any unpleasant consequences. A small round swelling quickly goes away without leaving marks, and this is considered normal.

Sometimes after a bite, children develop alarming symptoms. They are local (local), which are manifested only by external signs, or general toxic, affecting the entire body. In the second case, we are talking about kulicidosis.

The main cause of the pathology is the chemical composition of the saliva of blood-sucking insects. It contains a specific poison that slows down the blood clotting process so that when an insect bites, it can consume a sufficient amount of biological fluid. The poison contains special proteins, to which the human body reacts sharply. They are the ones that cause allergies to mosquito bites.

The main reasons a child becomes susceptible to mosquitoes and midges are:

1. Heredity.If one, and even more so both parents, have the same problem (or it was observed in childhood), then with a high probability it may appear in the child. In the presence of a hereditary predisposition, the likelihood of developing kulicidosis increases tenfold.
2. Individual hypersensitivity to stimuli. When mosquito saliva enters the body, the active production of immunoglobulin E begins, which is "responsible" for the development of allergies. This usually happens when the child's health is unsatisfactory: unbalanced or poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, weak immunity, systemic diseases, metabolic disorders, the presence of parasites in the body, and a poor environmental situation in the region of residence.

The mechanism of allergic urticaria

Urticaria, expressed as a rash in the form of mosquito bites, usually occurs within the first hours after a negative impact. Therefore, it can be assumed what exactly caused this reaction. It should be noted that the effect can be directed either directly to the skin or to the entire body. An allergen that provokes the development of urticaria can come from various sources, for example:

• food and drinks;
• some medications;
• toxic substances (get on the skin or inside the body);
• toxins produced by one's own cells (various autoimmune disorders);
• liver dysfunction;
• temperature stress;
• vibrational influences, etc.

In addition, a rash in the form of mosquito bites can appear in response to the bite of any other insect. That is, it is not the place of contact that turns into a slightly swollen, reddened spot (although this is very likely), but multiple formations appear over a large area of ​​the skin. In a similar way, for example, the body often reacts to the bites of wasps, horseflies, bees, ants, etc.

Depending on the nature of the allergen, its amount, method of exposure, as well as the individual characteristics of the body, allergic rashes can be both transient and very persistent. In some cases, they last for more than a month.

Why mosquito bites are dangerous

usually 1 - 2 daysIn some cases, mosquito bites are dangerous for the following reasons:

• Combing the bite site.
  This problem occurs mainly in young children who cannot cope with the itching. The constant scratching of the bite site will damage the skin and form a wound that can get trapped in dirt or bacteria from the surface of the skin. And although the saliva of the mosquito itself does not harm in this case, as a result, an abscess often forms at the site of the bite. In severe cases, such patients require surgical debridement. Bites on the face, in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle, are especially dangerous. From here, venous blood flows into deep veins, and infection can enter the skull. That is why adults should not comb mosquito bites, but children need to be looked after, and if a wound appears, disinfect it and seal it with adhesive plaster.
• Transmission of infectious diseases
  ... Some infectious diseases can be transmitted through mosquito bites. It has now been revealed that for each disease there are different types of mosquito vectors. Most of these species are found in warm countries. Diseases transmitted by these mosquitoes can be life-threatening. Malaria, dengue and yellow fever claim millions of lives each year and are serious problems in parts of Africa, South America and Asia.
• Allergic reactions.
  Mosquito bite allergies are relatively rare. In medicine, it has a specific name - kulicidosis. In fact, even a common mosquito bite with mild swelling and itching is of an allergic nature.But in young children or people with sensitive immune systems (
  allergy sufferers
  ) the reaction can be more intense. In rare cases, a mosquito bite can cause anaphylactic shock and be life-threatening.

What diseases are mosquitoes carrying?

In general, some species of mosquitoes can transmit the following diseases:

• malaria;
• dengue fever;
• yellow fever;
• tularemia;
• some types of encephalitis;
• leishmaniasis, bartonellosis and pappatachi fever (carried by mosquitoes
  ).

parasitic viruses

Do mosquitoes carry the human immunodeficiency virus? (HIV AIDS)

HIV

Malaria

plasmodiaThe main symptoms of malaria that develop after being bitten by an anopheles mosquito are:

• a sharp rise in temperature (fever
  ), which occurs in several stages (
  undulating
  );
• severe headaches;
• severe general weakness;
• heavy sweating;
• vomiting;
• joint pain;
• convulsions (in severe cases
  ).

Dengue fever

Dengue fever is most common in the following regions:

• Africa;
• the countries of Southeast Asia;
• Oceania;
• Caribbean countries.

Yellow fever

vaccinationsThe main symptoms after a mosquito bite are:

• heat (in severe cases up to 41 degrees
  );
• swelling of the face and eyelids;
• excruciating headaches;
• joint aches and aching muscle pains;
• yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes (due to liver damage
  ).

renal failure, hepatic failure

In which countries do dangerous mosquitoes live?

carried by some types of mosquitoes
Distribution of the most dangerous mosquito species

joint aches, rash, fever, etc.

Are mosquito bites allergic?

Most often, a mosquito bite allergy is manifested by the following symptoms:

• extensive redness around the bite site (diameter up to 5 cm and more
  );
• dense swelling around the bite site;
• severe itching (sometimes unbearable
  );
• soreness of the skin around the bite when touched.

affect the whole body

hives
characteristic rash on the body
Quincke's edema
angioedema

Itchy acne on the body - what is it?

A classic blister looks like a small lump, which is slightly different in color from the rest of the skin, it can be pale pink or red. Such a pimple protrudes above the surface of the body by at least one to five millimeters and, most often, itches. Its shape can vary from properly rounded to blurred with rather fuzzy borders.

There are many factors that can cause itchy blistering spots on the skin of a child or adult.

There are several types of allergic diseases for which the appearance of specific spots on the body is typical:

• Hives. With such an ailment, the skin suddenly becomes covered with small or rather large blisters, like with a nettle burn. They itch terribly, can merge with each other and spread over a large area of ​​skin. Such a rash most often occurs shortly after direct contact with an irritant, which can be chemicals, drugs, etc. Hives usually disappear without a trace on their own within a few hours (maximum days).
• Dermatitis. There are several types of dermatitis, which can initially appear on the body with irregular pink spots with small blisters on them.At the same time, the skin often itches, becomes reddened and somewhat edematous (but sometimes the color of the epidermis does not change much, it looks dry and flaky). Over time, blisters can grow, become oozing, and coalesce.

Pimples, similar to mosquito bites, can appear on the body due to the development of various infectious ailments. In particular, such a rash is observed on the skin with scarlet fever, measles and rubella. But such pimples definitely do not itch. If the blisters are itchy, this could be a symptom:

• Chickenpox. At the initial stage of the development of chickenpox, pimples are very similar to mosquito bites - small red spots, in the center of which you can see a small elevation (it will soon become a bubble and fill with liquid). A rash with such a disease usually starts from the head, then goes down. Other typical symptoms are fever and intoxication. Chickenpox is triggered by one of the herpes viruses, the Varicella Zoster virus. It is believed that such a disease can only be contracted once.
• Herpes. Many people believe that this disease can only appear on the lips. But in fact, herpes can occur on the skin in different parts of the body. Most often, it targets the buttocks, thighs, hands and forearms. The first symptoms of the disease are itching, burning and soreness of the skin. After that, red blisters appear in this place with an elevation in the center. Then they turn into bubbles, continue to hurt and burn (with an atypical course of the disease, bubbles do not form - the rash looks like nodules of a bright pink color, no more than a pinhead in size). Temperature rise and general deterioration are possible. Herpes is most commonly diagnosed in adults and can worsen due to decreased immunity. The causative agent of this disease is the herpes simplex virus.
• Shingles. This ailment is caused by the same virus as chickenpox (chickenpox) after the pathogen has been latent for some time. When the virus is activated, a series of pink, swollen spots appear on the body, similar to mosquito bites. They itch and itch, and may also have a tingling sensation. Concomitant symptoms are general malaise and an increase in temperature indicators. Usually, the rash is localized along the nerve trunks (most often intercostal). A few days after the onset, the rash turns into blisters, which is accompanied by increased pain.

Scabies

The scabies mite is a tiny parasite that, when it gets on the skin, begins to break through the tunnels in the epidermis and lay eggs in them. During the initial development of scabies, itchy rashes that resemble mosquito bites may appear on the skin. Typical manifestations of the disease:

• Itching intensifies in the evening (it is at night that the tick begins to be active).
• When scratching, rashes on the skin can turn into pustules, become covered with crusts. Several types of rashes can be seen on the body at the same time. Draining of rashes is possible.
• A few days after infection, scabies can be seen on the skin - lines of a whitish-gray color. Their size ranges from millimeter to centimeter.
• Most often, the ailment manifests itself on the interdigital region of the hands, it is also possible to damage the flexor side of the wrists, elbows, feet, armpits, etc.

Scabies can be diagnosed by any dermatologist after taking a history and a thorough examination of the patient.

Allergy prevention

So, what to do to protect yourself and your child from the bite of such a harmful insect? Today, there are many different means that repel mosquitoes: they can be in the form of a cream, a repellent, and even special electronic devices (both for home and portable for the street).

Children.

When choosing protection for children, you should be careful, because the child's immune system is quite vulnerable and some anti-mosquito remedies can harm the baby's health. Thus, to protect babies, you should not take any products that are applied to the skin - it will be enough to use a special mesh cape for the stroller

For older children, it is permissible to use products for external use, but do not forget about the curiosity of the child: make sure that he does not begin to lick the applied cream. For more confidence, choose ointments and repellents designed specifically for children - they should not contain harmful chemicals and compounds.

The most optimal solution is a special children's bracelet for mosquito bites.

Is it okay to scratch blisters on the body?

If unpleasant blisters itch very much, it is natural that it is almost impossible to fight the urge to scratch them. It is especially difficult for children to resist this temptation. But doctors strongly recommend avoiding scratching, as this is fraught with:

• By infection. With mechanical scratching, the inflamed area is easily injured, which is accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the epidermis. As a result, a wound forms on the skin - an ideal gateway for any infection.
• The spread of pathogens. In many infectious and parasitic diseases, blisters contain quite a few pathogens that, when combed, can be transferred to still healthy areas of the body. This is fraught with the spread of the disease over a large area, as well as the ingress of viruses or parasites on clothing or bedding, as well as into the air.
• Scarring of the skin. If you peel off the blisters with your nails, scars may subsequently remain in their place.

Therefore, adults need to distract themselves in every possible way from the thought of combing itchy areas. And if the disease occurs in a child, you need to take all possible measures to prevent scratching (for example, use anti-scratches) and try to reduce the intensity of itching (with the help of antihistamines, etc.).

How to quickly cure a mosquito bite

The easiest way is to buy a cream with D-Panthenol and apply it whenever it itches. It is useful not only for mosquito bites, but also for any skin damage, as it has a healing effect.

You can buy any over-the-counter antihistamine from the pharmacy to help reduce itching and irritation.

There is a huge amount of advice from traditional medicine, some of which will be discussed further.

The most popular recipe is to use baking soda. It is diluted with water to form a gruel and applied to the site of the bite. Soda reduces inflammation and itching and neutralizes toxins. In addition, the bite site can be smeared with alcohol to dry out the inflammation.

Fine edible salt helps to reduce swelling. When rubbing the skin, you should do it carefully, avoiding damage to it.

If there are a lot of mosquito bites, you should take a bath with 5-10 drops of lavender oil. You can also make a bath with sea salt and a tablespoon of baking soda. These products will soothe your skin. After the bath, the bites can be rubbed with damp laundry soap to relieve itching.

Natural anti-bite remedies include tea tree, eucalyptus and peppermint oils, which have healing properties and soothe skin puffiness.

Plants growing in the garden will help from bites. From plantain, parsley, mint, bird cherry, dandelion, onion and garlic, you can make gruel and apply to a disturbing puncture. To keep the gruel well, you can wind a bandage or attach a cotton pad.

You can apply a cut tomato that has been pre-cooled in the refrigerator to the annoying puncture.You can apply a cut tomato that has been pre-cooled in the refrigerator to the annoying puncture.

The bite site will be less itchy if you brush it with a gel-based toothpaste.

Cold will help relieve swelling of inflammation. Attaching an ice cube will make the bite less noticeable. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to get cold.

A proven method is to smear the wound with fish oil, which will soothe the skin, saturating it with vitamin E, and also repel mosquitoes.

The main thing to remember is that no remedy will help the first time, it should be applied before the bite heals. To prevent the mosquito bite itself, when going out into nature, you should smear yourself with a special cream or use another means of fighting bloodsucking.

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Treatment of the bite site

It is required to quickly assess the patient's well-being. If he does not have shortness of breath, puffiness on his face, he will need to treat the affected area with one of the following means:

1. Hydrogen peroxide. Immediately after the bite, you need to apply cotton wool, which is dipped in hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. To relieve puffiness and prevent its formation, ice is applied to the affected area.
2. Furacilin. With the help of the solution, the wounds are washed, used for bandaging. It is permissible to use Furacilin during pregnancy or lactation under the supervision of a specialist. With external or local use, absorption of the drug is negligible.
3. Miramistin. It is an antiseptic (disinfectant) agent with a wide range of antibacterial effects. During pregnancy and lactation, it is permissible to use only with a doctor's prescription.
4. Chlorhexidine. The affected area must be treated with Chlorhexidine solution. Then special products are applied to reduce itching, burning and general allergies.
5. Potassium permanganate. From a mosquito bite, you can make a lotion with a non-concentrated solution of manganese. As an alternative, brilliant green is often used, which has a stronger effect.
6. Laundry soap. Lubricating the affected area with a thick solution of laundry soap can reduce itching and redness.

Folk remedies for mosquito bites for children

If there are no pharmacy products at hand, and the child has been bitten by mosquitoes, and this gives him severe inconvenience, use traditional medicine. There are several helpful recipes that will quickly soothe the itch and help the bite heal much faster.

• Cover the bite with dandelion juice and wrap it in a bandage to prevent your child from scratching. Within three hours, when it is time to remove the bandage, the bite will be significantly reduced. The itching will go away immediately;
• Place a plantain leaf over the bite, securing it with a bandage. This plant helps not only with broken knees - it saves from almost all misfortunes!
• Apply fragrant rue gruel to the bite site. This will help to quickly get rid of swelling and redness;
• If nothing at all, attach a fresh onion leaf to the wound. Will stop itching right away, besides, onion juice disinfects well
• Lubricate the bite with rubbing alcohol.

In addition to the following recipes, you can use everything that has been suggested for treating itching in babies. There are really a lot of folk remedies for mosquito bites!

Antihistamines

A mosquito bite can cause a variety of reactions. Treatment with this group of medicines is very effective.Often, people with delicate thin skin are most susceptible to attack by bloodsuckers. It is very difficult for babies, because a mosquito bite itches so much that children tear apart the delicate skin to blood

It is important to remember that it is the smell of sweat that attracts the insect. Therefore, to go out into nature, you should choose clothes that allow air to pass through.

It is not recommended to wait until the blister appears for people with allergic reactions. It is much more effective to take the pill right away. The choice of the drug depends entirely on your preference. To date, the list of antihistamines is wide. Cheaper drugs are Loratadin, Diazolin. The latest generation medicine is Zyrtec.

It should be remembered: if allergic reactions develop rapidly, intramuscular administration of the drug will be the most effective. For these purposes, it is imperative to have an ampoule of a drug such as "Tavegil" or "Suprastin" available. The drug, injected intramuscularly, will begin its action much faster.