The bite of a mosquito (or rather a mosquito) is an absolutely harmless damage to the skin. In the rarest cases, it is possible to cause minor damage to human he alth (with allergic reactions to insect bites) in the form of a red rash. But despite the safety and harmlessness of a bite, the consequences of it sometimes bring a lot of trouble. The skin becomes red, the site of the lesion swells, and besides, there is a terrible itch, which can only be avoided under certain conditions. In this article, we will talk about how to get rid of itching from mosquito bites using various remedies.
Mosquito bite - what to do?
First of all, put a cold compress on the bite (the best option is a small ice cube from the freezer). You do not need to hold it for a long time - 5-10 seconds is enough. This actionwill help you soothe your skin. Cold ice freezes the surface, and, accordingly, swelling on the skin subsides. If you are away from home, somewhere in nature, and do not have the opportunity to apply an ice cube, do not panic, a cold water bottle and even frozen vegetables can be used as an alternative.
How to get rid of itching from a mosquito bite with special products?
When bitten by a mosquito, antihistamines effectively relieve itching: Suprastin, Tavegil, Claritin, Zirtek and many others. They are sold in every pharmacy. In addition, they can be used as a prophylactic against allergic reactions.
How to get rid of itching from a mosquito bite folk methods?
If you do not have cold items and special preparations on hand, you can turn to folk methods for help. In case of a bite, apply pure essential oil to the wound. You can also rinse it with ordinary running water, using soap or a cotton swab with mint tincture. It also does not hurt to soak the swab with tincture of calendula and corvalol. There is also a method using a solution of baking soda. Take one teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. After preparing the solution, spread the wound with the resulting mixture. As an alternative, triple cologne, vodka, or an aqueous solution of ammonia will serve. In this case, the ingredients should be added in a ratio of 1: 1.
Additional methods
If a sheet was at handaloe or fresh parsley, squeeze a drop of juice, then treat the bite. Fresh tomato (cut half to attach to the wound) and onions are also perfect. Even raw potatoes will help get rid of the itch. Partially able to save the usual baby cream. In Soviet times, many people knew how to get rid of itching, they were treated with the help of "Vietnamese Star", which was a kind of ointment with a special smell. To date, a similar tool is sold under the name "Doctor Mom".
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many effective answers to the question of how to get rid of itching from a mosquito bite. You do not want to become a victim of a bite? Would you like to prevent annoying itching? You can apply ultrasound against mosquitoes or special sprays.
