How to relieve itching from mosquito bites: causes and prevention

Symptoms of a mosquito bite

Recognizing a mosquito bite is quite simple. After all, its first signs appear almost immediately. Symptoms of a mosquito bite are primarily itching, burning, redness and inflammation of the affected area of ​​the skin. A small red or pink blister appears in the place where the mosquito bit. This reaction is typical for the human body and is completely normal. Usually such a blister can disappear without a trace. But if, after a long period of time, many red blisters and spots appear on the skin, you should immediately seek medical help. After all, this could be the beginning of an infectious disease.

Why does a mosquito bite start to itch?

People almost always feel itching after a mosquito bite.
If you don't forcefully rub the damaged area or comb it, it will stop itching on its own. Interestingly, only female mosquitoes can bite humans. But males eat plant juice and nectar. However, females do not damage the skin until it bleeds in order to get enough of it. They need it to speed up fertilization.

A mosquito pierces the skin with a small thin proboscis. After this, a microscopic wound forms on the body, which is immediately clogged with blood. To prevent blood from clotting quickly, the insect injects anticoagulant proteins into the wound. They slow down the coagulation process and allow mosquitoes to suck out more blood.

Of course, our body responds immediately to the action of such proteins. After all, they are alien to us. It sends neutrophils, leukocytes and other immunocompetent cells to the bitten area. They neutralize the mosquito “poison”. As a result, swelling, inflammation appears, and the wound begins to itch very much.

Why are mosquito bites harmful?

There are people who react strongly to even the mildest mosquito bites.
This may well cause them to experience severe swelling, hives, swelling, and even nausea and dizziness. This condition in medicine is called “culicidosis”, simply called an allergy. If you have it, folk and pharmacy remedies will not help. It is necessary to consult a qualified doctor. For most people, a mosquito bite is harmless. However, it is worth saying that insects such as lobsters can be potential carriers of infectious diseases. Therefore, if you notice atypical and strange symptoms after a mosquito bite, visit a doctor immediately.

Allergy with secondary infection

An ordinary mosquito bite can become a big problem if an inflammatory process begins. This will become clear when the affected area is swollen, the skin becomes very red, a lump appears and a rash appears around it. In this case, you cannot do without antibiotic therapy with a course of 5 days to 3 weeks.

Treatment must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. The doctor usually prescribes medications for external treatment.

• Levomekol. The ointment inhibits the development of bacteria, has an immunomodulatory effect, and is suitable for infants. The ointment is applied to the tampon and secured with a bandage or bandage.

• Methyluracil. The drug is effective for purulent lesions and ulcers, eliminates inflammation well, and does not cause harm to healthy skin.

• Elokom-S. The drug contains an antibiotic, glucocorticosteroid, salicylic acid, immediately eliminates itching, effectively suppresses pathogenic bacteria, and disinfects the wound.

If a child has scratched a mosquito bite until there is a bloody wound, what to treat should be checked with a doctor. The drug is prescribed only on an individual basis after possible side effects have been excluded. The duration of the course of treatment is also subject to special control.

Infections after a bite

A huge number of people on the planet perceive a mosquito bite easily and without consequences. But this only happens if the mosquito itself was not infected. If after a mosquito bite a person develops strange symptoms, then the mosquito was a carrier of some kind of disease, for example:

• malaria,
• Zika virus,
• yellow fever

In these cases, only timely medical care can help the infected person.
Children are especially sensitive to the bites of blood-sucking insects. They have thin skin and symptoms of bites can appear for 3 months. It is expressed in suppuration, redness and swelling. To prevent this, lubricate the damaged area with brilliant green.

First aid for a person bitten

After mosquito bites, you need to act immediately. This is the only way to reduce the severity of symptoms and get rid of serious consequences.

You can relieve itching from a mosquito bite at home by applying anti-allergic lotion or ointment, for example, Fenistil or Levomekol, to the puncture site. If you don’t find such effective drugs in your medicine cabinet, you can relieve pain by washing the affected areas of the skin with soapy water and then treating them with an antiseptic.

The desire to scratch the affected areas will disappear only when the wounds are completely healed. The healing process lasts differently for people, and their reaction to mosquito saliva is also different. If, after a mosquito bite, swelling, swelling, redness and other pronounced allergic symptoms are observed, the patient should definitely see a doctor.

It is extremely rare that after a mosquito bite such serious consequences as Quincke's edema (Effective remedies for relieving swelling from mosquito bites) or anaphylactic shock occur.

Allergic manifestations

Two to three days after an insect bite, it is recommended to check the damaged areas for an allergic reaction of the body.
It is characterized by thickening of the skin and discharge from the wound. If the allergic reaction is moderate, these symptoms may include dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, pressure and pain in the chest and heart.

In severe cases, this may include suffocation, anaphylactic shock, confusion, or loss of consciousness due to obstruction of the airway.

For allergies, you can take an antihistamine: “Suprastin”, “Tavegil”, “Zirtek”, “Diazolin” and others.

If the allergy develops very quickly, it is better to administer these medications intramuscularly. But in order to neutralize the dangerous saliva of a mosquito, it may be necessary to administer Prednisolone.

The appearance of blisters

After a mosquito bite, a blister often appears on the skin.
It can have varying degrees of severity and swelling. It usually occurs in newborns, but can also occur in adults. This is how the immune system reacts to the puncture of the skin membrane and the penetration of mosquito saliva into the body. The blister itself can reach 1 cm. To remove such an unpleasant symptom as a blister, it is enough to treat it with an antiseptic and apply something cold to it.

Please note that watery globules after an insect bite should not frighten parents of infants. They go away immediately after proper medical care.

Mosquito bites - how to treat

An itchy blister and redness are far from the most serious consequences of a mosquito bite. For some, it may result in complete hospitalization. For example, if culicidosis and insect allergies have developed. They can be prevented using antihistamines:

• "Fenistil"
  in the form of a roller pencil or gel. This drug is suitable for newborns from 1 month. The drug is applied to the bite in a thin layer 2-3 times a day. It is quickly absorbed and begins to act almost immediately.

• “Soventol”
  in the form of an ointment. It acts instantly, blocking receptors that provoke allergies. If once is not enough, you need to apply the ointment again. Soventol should not be used by people intolerant to propylene glycol.
• “Advantan”
  in the form of a cream, ointment or emulsion. Relieves inflammation and allergies. Can be used in children from 4 months.
• “Elidel”
  cream. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Can be used for allergies such as dermatitis and eczema. Contraindicated for children under 3 months.
• “Bepanten”
  in the form of ointment, cream. Can be used in children from +0 years.
• “Menovazin”
  solution.
• “Psilo-balm”
  in the form of a gel. Suppresses the inflammatory response. Cannot be used by a child under 2 years of age. In terms of efficiency, it ranks 2nd after Fenistil.
• “Gistan”, “Hydrocortisone”
  in the form of hormonal ointments.

You can safely treat mosquito bites over a long period of time using the following herbal remedies:

• “Rescuer”
  balm, which includes turpentine, various oils, calendula and beeswax).
• “Nezulin”
  which contains chamomile, celandine, licorice, oils and D-panthenol.
• “Boro-Plus”
  ointment, which includes ginger, aloe, licorice and turmeric.

To achieve a pronounced effect from gels, creams and ointments, you need to combine them with anti-allergy tablets.
Before applying the products to the skin, it is recommended to rinse the bite areas with running water and apply ice to them. But in order to remove bite marks, you can use drugs for chickenpox, which heal the skin well. For example, “PoxClean” hydrogel, a solution of fucorcin and rivanol, brilliant green.

If an insect has bitten an area of ​​the eye and its mucous membranes have been damaged, it is recommended to drip “Albucid” or “Sodium Sulfacyl” drops into both eyes. From above, the affected area can be lubricated with tetracycline ointment intended for ophthalmic treatment.

For external use

You can get rid of mosquito itching by using various external products. They are sold in pharmacies as:

• sprays;
• ointments;
• balms;
• emulsions;
• creams.

These remedies are designed to help alleviate the suffering experienced by a person from burning, redness, itching, rashes and swelling.

Advantan

A popular hormonal drug produced in the form of a cream, ointment or emulsion. Suitable for adults and children, regardless of skin type. If you treat the affected areas of the body with it, you can relieve the inflammatory process, rash, redness, itching and burning.

Before using this remedy, it would be a good idea to consult a doctor, since it is contraindicated for pregnant women and infants under 4 months.

Mometasone

This brand is also created on the basis of the active substance corticosteroid and is available in the form of an ointment. Approved for use for various skin diseases accompanied by unbearable itching. The product shows good results when lubricating swollen areas after mosquito bites that itch very much.

The cream is used once a day, including for small children under 2 years of age. The use of Mometasone by pregnant women and people with high skin sensitivity is prohibited.

Akriderm

It is produced in the form of an ointment for external use against mosquito bites. It is recommended to lubricate the affected areas twice a day, in a thin layer, rubbing into the skin with light movements. The product is suitable for children aged 1 year and older.

The drug is contraindicated for the following groups of people:

• children under one year old;
• people with high sensitivity to the compounds included in this product;
• women during pregnancy and lactation;
• patients with syphilis and tuberculosis;
• men and women with fungal, bacterial or viral skin diseases.

Hydrocortisone

Ointment for external use, which has anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. The product is able to remove the consequences arising from insect bites, including mosquitoes. The drug is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas 2-3 times a day. Hydrocortisone can be used in children over 2 years of age.

Fenistil

A very popular antihistamine that reduces the effects of household burns, sunburn and insect bites. The active substance of this ointment is dimethindene maleate. The product can be applied to the skin up to 4 times a day, lightly massaging the affected areas.

The product should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as infants who are under 1 month old.

The ointment should not be applied to large areas of skin, as well as to scratches and wounds that bleed.

Soventol

The active ingredient of this gel is bamipin lactate. The product is designed to remove itching, regardless of the reason for which it occurs. The gel has the following properties:

• antiallergic;
• cooling;
• healing;
• decongestant.

The product is applied pointwise. If a large area of ​​the body is bitten by mosquitoes, then when treating it, side effects may occur:

• skin burning;
• redness and swelling;
• feeling of anxiety;
• fatigue.

Pregnant women and small children should not use this gel.

Ketocin

This antihistamine ointment, consisting of several components, can remove inflammation, stop wound infections, itching and pain. The product is applied to problem areas once a day.

The drug is contraindicated for lactating women and pregnant women. It is not used on infants.

Rescuer

This balm has been gaining great popularity in recent decades. It contains components of natural origin:

• olive oil;
• vitamins A and E;
• milk lipids;
• sea ​​buckthorn oil;
• calendula;
• beeswax.

The remedy will relieve pain, lead to calm and heal wounds. This balm is very cheap; you can buy it at a pharmacy for 170 rubles.

Psilo-balm

Another noteworthy gel that can be used to reduce itching after insect bites. Its active ingredient is diphenhydramine hydrochloride. The product is applied to legs or arms bitten by mosquitoes with light massaging actions up to 4 times a day. From its influence, redness, swelling and itching will disappear.

Contraindicated for use by allergy sufferers with hypersensitivity to this drug. This balm can be purchased at a pharmacy for no more than 300 rubles.

Zinc ointment

Zinc ointment is a simple anti-inflammatory agent available, consisting of zinc oxide and paraffin. To stop itching and pain from mosquito bites, the drug can be applied even to children up to 3 times a day. You can apply this mixture to a child's face bitten by mosquitoes, avoiding getting it in the eyes.

Gistan

You can combat the feeling of itching on the skin with the help of Gistan cream. In the production of this product, extracts of natural components were used:

• birch buds;
• immortelle;
• chamomile;
• sequences;
• lily of the valley;
• calendula;
• violets.

The cream is applied in a thin layer to the problem area once a day. The product can be used on children over 2 years of age. But it should not be used by pregnant and lactating women.

Bepanten

The active component of Bepanten is dexpanthenol. Once in the cells of the body, it is converted into pantothenic acid and acts similarly to vitamin B5, which plays an important role in metabolism. The product can relieve inflammation, soothe the skin and stimulate wound healing. The drug is completely safe, so it can be used even on newborns.

Other similar drugs

In addition to the above remedies, they help well against mosquito bites:

• Vitaon;
• Panthenol;
• Gardex;
• Mosquitol;
• Boro-plus;
• Vietnamese star.

Vitaon and Vietnamese star contain essential oils and are used for children. Moskitol and Gardex show no less effectiveness against mosquito bites for children. Panthenol fights well against various pathologies on the skin, including those caused by mosquito bites. Boro-plus is able to quickly eliminate the inflammatory process.

Products with zinc among the main components

Preparations based on zinc oxide relieve itching well.
This element destroys the structure of proteins foreign to the human body. In addition, zinc oxide stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes and increases tissue resistance to foreign substances. Preparations that contain zinc oxide are “Tsindol”, “Lassara Paste”, “Zinc Ointment” and “Calamine” in the form of lotion. The affected areas should be lubricated with these products 3-4 times a day.

Bite pressure method

If there are no pharmacy or folk remedies nearby, the method of manual pressure on the bite will be very useful.
Just apply two pressures with your fingernail on the site of the mosquito bite, lengthwise and crosswise. This way you should get a “cross”. You will immediately feel that the itching has gone away. This occurs as a result of the fact that when pressure is applied to the wound, the mosquito saliva containing the dangerous protein dissipates and the affected area stops itching. If you have a ballpoint pen handy, you can apply pressure to the affected area.

Folk remedies

Regular cold water or ice will help reduce redness and relieve itching. Cold milk or kefir can also relieve swelling.

Natural oils

Various types of essential oils can easily cope with the itching and beauty of the affected area. They not only prevent swelling, burning and itching, but also dry the wound, which promotes its rapid healing. The following natural oils are especially effective:

• 
  bergamot,

• lavender,
• basilica,
• tea tree,
• coconut,
• carnations.

Before using essential oils, carefully read their composition. It is better not to use essential oil with a high acid content or dilute it with water.

Warm

Surprisingly, not only cold, but also heat helps against insect bites. If you have a lot of bites, a warm shower will help relieve the itching. Do not scrub the affected areas with a washcloth or a hard-lined towel. A slightly hot towel or cloth can be applied to single bites.

Acetic acid and apple cider vinegar

Using vinegar to relieve itching is a very effective method.
Malic acetic acid is best suited for these purposes. Soak the sponge in vinegar and apply to the itchy area. It is recommended to stick the cotton wool with a band-aid so that the vinegar comes into contact with the bite site for as long as possible. You can also use regular table vinegar to treat a mosquito bite. Vinegar paste is also made from it, to which corn flour is added. The paste is spread on the wound and kept there for about 20 minutes. Afterwards, the paste is washed off with running water and the itching goes away.

Sea and table salt

Our great-grandmothers knew this method.
Lubricate the bite area with sea or table salt. In a minute you will feel relief, and then the itching will completely disappear. If there are a lot of bites, it is better to take a bath with sea salt.

Potassium permangantsovka

Every home medicine cabinet definitely contains potassium permanganate. The problem area should be lubricated with potassium permanganate diluted in water and the itching will go away. Also for these purposes they use brilliant green and iodine, which are also always available in the house.

Basil oil

Basil oil is a universal remedy against mosquito bites. It not only washes away swelling and itching, but also repels bloodsuckers well.

Herbs and plants

If you need to prevent a mosquito bite from itching, you can use an extract of meadow, forest, indoor and garden plants and herbs. For example, plant leaves are applied to the problem area, and the juice is moistened into the wound or a decoction or tincture is prepared from it. The following plants cope especially well with mosquito bites:

• 
  calendula,

• aloe,
• mint and lemon balm,
• onion,
• lemon,
• parsley,
• garlic,
• dandelion,
• plantain and celandine.

Soda

Mix two teaspoons of baking soda in a glass (150 - 200 ml) of warm water. Soak a cotton swab in the solution and apply lotions to the affected areas. Baking soda is great for treating itching, swelling and redness.

Honey

When a mosquito bites, honey can act as an antiseptic and also an anti-inflammatory agent. It relieves itching and pain, relieves swelling. Just apply a small drop of honey to the wound until it dries. You can use honey as many times as necessary. The main thing is that you are not allergic to this product.

Cereals

Grind the oatmeal in a blender or coffee grinder and cook it until a thick paste forms. Apply the paste to the affected area and rinse off with plain water after 15 minutes.

Traditional methods

Itching and other negative reactions of the body to mosquito bites may cease to operate as a result of the use of various traditional methods. It is advisable to try one of these anti-itch mosquito bite remedies on yourself first. If it works, then there will be no need to go to the pharmacy for purchased drugs. The main advantages of folk remedies that can easily get rid of itching after a mosquito bite are that they are completely safe and cost practically nothing.

Cooling

This option for reducing the consequences of mosquito bites is very simple. It is enough to apply a piece of ice or a bottle of water from the refrigerator to the inflamed area. After half an hour of exposure to cold, the itching will disappear.

Soda

Soda lotions can relieve itching. Pour 1 or 2 tsp into a glass of water. baking soda and mix the composition. Then dip a cotton pad in the solution and apply it to the problem area. The itching from mosquito bites will certainly go away.

Sea salt

If mosquitoes have bitten you on the sea coast and you are experiencing unbearable itching, just enter the waters of the sea. Another option to reduce the intensity of itching is to add sea salt to your bath.

Vinegar

You can relieve itching and redness caused by mosquito bites using vinegar, ordinary or apple vinegar will do. The product is diluted with water in parity proportions, then a cotton pad is moistened in this solution and applied to the problem area.

Potassium permanganate, iodine, brilliant green

Every home medicine cabinet probably contains at least one of the above remedies. They can also cope with itching from mosquito bites. To do this, you should lubricate problem areas every 3 hours.

Phytotherapy

The juice of various indoor flowers, garden, field and meadow plants can also be useful if you need to relieve itching and redness on the skin after mosquito bites. The leaves of these plants are ground and applied to the problem area. You can squeeze the juice out of their fruits and use it to treat itching and inflammation. In addition, medicinal decoctions or infusions are prepared from them, suitable for the same purposes.

Plants to relieve itching from mosquito bites:

• aloe;
• Melissa;
• mint;
• celandine;
• calendula;
• plantain;
• parsley;
• bird cherry;
• dandelion;
• onion;
• lemon;
• honey.

To relieve pain and itching caused by mosquito bites, apply a piece of aloe to the problem area. A decoction or infusion is prepared from lemon balm, dandelion, chamomile, mint, plantain, celandine and calendula, which is used to wipe the bitten areas several times a day. Bird cherry, onion or parsley leaves can simply be ground and applied to irritated skin.

Lemon juice is squeezed out of the fruit, and then it is enough to drop it on the affected area to eliminate the itching. It is recommended to perform this procedure in a shaded place. Exposure to the sun can cause severe burns.

Ordinary flower honey can reduce the degree of itching from a mosquito bite. You need to apply it to problem areas five times a day, and the itching will only leave you with memories.

Essential oils

Plant essential oils act as natural repellents. They are able to scare away mosquitoes from the object of their attention, but not kill them. This effect of essential oils on mosquitoes is due to the content of various active substances in them, which are extremely unpleasant for insects.

Lavender

Lavender is an effective remedy. Its essential oil can protect against mosquitoes and also relieves nervous excitement.

It is practiced as follows:

• dilute 1 tsp in a glass of water. essential oil of this plant;
• Spray the liquid at home or in the office with a spray bottle 2 times a day;
• mosquitoes will not fly into the room.

If you rub lavender oil into your skin, the itching will go away within 25 minutes.

Basilica

Basil oil is pale yellow in color and has a sweet, spicy smell with a hint of bitterness. The product not only repels insects, basil juice is used to relieve itching after a mosquito bite.

tea tree

This product is produced from the malaeuca plant. This product repels mosquitoes from your home and treats the skin after their bites. The oil is colorless and has a pungent, persistent odor.

Bergamot

Bergamot oil repels insects well and soothes mosquito bites. It is endowed with a fruity aroma that these pests cannot tolerate. It is better to spray rooms and areas of the human body covered with clothing with a spray of this oil. Using ether under ultraviolet radiation can cause skin burns.

Eucalyptus

The air in rooms is often scented with eucalyptus oil against mosquitoes. This remedy also repels them quite effectively.

Carnations

Clove oil has a tart odor, pleasant to people, but harmful to mosquitoes. It is absolutely safe. Just a few drops of this product applied to clothing will reliably protect against mosquitoes.

To apply clove oil to the skin, you need to mix two drops of it with a tablespoon of sunflower oil and apply this mixture to exposed areas of the body.

coconut

Coconut oil contains lauric acid, the smell of which is not tolerated by mosquitoes. In addition, coconut oil acts as a natural deodorant, preventing the formation of sweat, which strongly attracts mosquitoes.

Coconut oil is also endowed with anti-inflammatory properties, so it is used not only to prevent mosquito attacks, but also to lubricate insect bites.

Geraniums

Geranium oil is used to treat home use against bedbugs, mosquitoes, body lice, and fleas. 1 tsp. The oils should be diluted in 100 ml of alcohol and the resulting composition should be sprayed in the room. This solution is sprayed on mattresses, the interior of cabinets, and pillows.

Juniper

Juniper oil is produced from juniper berries and wood. Mosquitoes do not tolerate such a smell and fly away. The oil is colorless and has a fresh, pine scent.

rosemary

Rosemary essential oil is an effective mosquito repellent. It is colored yellow and has a persistent minty smell. This oil is often poured into aroma lamps to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house.

Alcohol

If you wipe the mosquito bite with alcohol, it will evaporate and cause a cooling effect. Itching will decrease, wounds caused by mosquito bites will dry out, and swelling will subside.

Dairy

Cold milk with low fat content, as well as fermented milk drinks, are also wise to use against mosquito bites. Thanks to them, swelling and itching disappear.

Tea bags

Ordinary tea bags, which we have all become accustomed to for a long time, can also be used to eliminate itching. You can simply soak a cotton pad in the steep tea leaves and wipe the problem area. Sometimes compresses are made from strong tea and used for the same purpose.

Toothpaste

Using toothpaste you can protect yourself from itching and other unpleasant symptoms that occur after mosquito bites. The product is simply spread on the problem area and, thanks to the mint and menthol contained in it, appropriate cooling occurs. The desire to scratch your body will soon disappear.

How to eliminate the consequences of a mosquito bite in a child

Very often, insect bites cause a severe allergic reaction in children, especially newborns. Therefore, this must be taken as seriously as possible. You should pay attention to the following symptoms:

• heat,
• severe swelling,
• large area of ​​redness,
• nausea and vomiting,
• pain in muscles and head.

Sometimes after a bite, children may experience low blood pressure and a pre-fainting state. If a child is prone to allergies, it is recommended to immediately give him antihistamines. If symptoms do not go away for a long time, it is better to immediately consult a doctor.

How to relieve itching from mosquito bites in a child

Why should you take a child’s mosquito bite seriously? Insect bites often cause allergies in children. Allergy symptoms:

• temperature increase;
• swelling, redness at the site of the bite;
• vomiting, nausea;
• headache and muscle pain.

Local symptoms spread very quickly and strongly.

Possibly a decrease in blood pressure followed by fainting. If the child is allergic, then antihistamines (suprastin) should be given immediately. In other cases, consult a doctor.

Protection and treatment of children under one year old

For babies under one year old, choosing mosquito repellents is very difficult. Many drugs and preparations are toxic to the body of infants. Before using the product, be sure to read the instructions. Bracelets are very popular now, but, unfortunately, they emit an unpleasant odor that can harm a child.

Therefore, pediatricians and parents give preference to time-tested folk remedies. Lavender oil is perfect for infants. You can hang a bag of dry plants in your child’s room. The oil effectively fights insects. Don't forget about the mosquito net for the crib.

First aid

to skin irritation as soon as possible and provide first aid to the child at home:

1. Wipe or wash the bite area with water and baby soap.
2. Use an anti-inflammatory agent (chlorhexidine) to treat the affected area.
3. Apply ice to the affected area to stop the swelling from spreading.
4. You can apply any antihistamine ointment, for example, fenistil.
5. If necessary, take antihistamine tablets orally.

Usually, after the measures taken, all symptoms subside and the child will not scratch the wound. If symptoms increase, you should immediately consult a doctor.

What relieves itching from mosquito bites in a child

Correct use of folk remedies will quickly relieve all symptoms of skin inflammation in a child. These include:

• Herbal decoctions. Moistened gauze is applied to the affected areas.
• Lotions made from a weak alcohol solution, suitable for children over 3 years old. The ratio of alcohol to water is 1:5.
• Weakly concentrated soda solution. For 1 cup, 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
• The unpleasant smell of fish oil will not only soothe the bite areas, but also repel annoying insects. Apply to the affected area several times a day.
• Young children have thin and sensitive skin, so bite marks can remain on the skin for a very long time.

The wounds will itch constantly and suppuration may occur.

Therefore, it is better to immediately anoint the bite site with brilliant green or special lotions that contain zinc oxide and calamine. They dry, relieve irritation and promote rapid healing of wounds.

Recipes for mosquito bites at home for children

If an adult can force himself not to itch and not worsen the situation, and his skin is not so sensitive, and in general mosquito bites usually go away quickly and without consequences, then with children everything is a little more complicated. And the smaller your baby, the more problems there are with this.

Types of mosquito repellents

If you want to purchase special repellents that protect against mosquitoes, you should pay attention to the following types of products:

1. 
   Bracelets
   - used mainly for children. They are made of elastic textiles, and inside they contain anti-mosquito, hypoallergenic substances, non-toxic even for a small child.

2. Fumigators
   are devices into which plates containing active substances are inserted. When the fumigator is heated, the substances begin to spread in the room and thereby kill mosquitoes. If there are children under one year old in the house, the use of fumigators is prohibited. But if the child is already a year old, you can turn on the device for 2 hours. If the baby is already 3, the fumigator can be turned on all night.
3. Spirals
   - suitable for outdoor use. The spiral is fixed on a stable surface and set on fire. Smoke fumigates the air around you and mosquitoes are afraid to fly close to you.
4. Ultrasonic repellers
   are modern devices that can be portable or stationary. You can take portable ones with you to the forest, to the river, to pick mushrooms, etc. But stationary ones are used inside houses and apartments. These devices produce sounds that humans cannot hear. However, insects hear them and keep a safe distance from them.

Prevention of bites

If you have complete information on how to resist mosquitoes, then you will not have to scratch the bite sites, have bumps, redness and blisters. If blood-sucking insects bother you outdoors, wear clothing that covers all parts of your body. It is advisable to sprinkle your trousers and blouse with repellents or essential oil of one of the plants. To protect your home from mosquitoes, you need to have mosquito nets on doors and windows for prevention.

Spray

Repellent sprays to protect children from mosquito bites should be used with great caution. Inhaling them can cause asthma attacks in some children. The product should be sprayed at some distance from the child, trying to direct the stream onto his clothes.

For one-year-old children, instead of sprays, you should use repellents in the form of:

• gel;
• milk;
• cream;
• balm.

These products are safer and easy to apply to the skin.

For infants, it is better to use a mosquito net to protect them from mosquitoes.

Bracelet

To protect children from mosquito bites, special bracelets are widely used. They are made of polymer elastic fabric and contain a natural hypoallergenic composition. Since the bracelet does not contain any toxic substances, it is considered the safest mosquito repellent.

Fumigator

A fumigator is a special device in which, when a special plate is heated, an insecticide that kills mosquitoes evaporates into the atmosphere. But you need to be careful when using such devices. If a one-year-old child lives in the house, then the exposure should be no more than 2 hours. If the baby is over 3 years old, the device can be turned on all night.

The fumigator cannot be turned on in the room if there is a baby in it. This could be bad for his health.

Spirals

When you are on vacation by the river or went into the forest to pick mushrooms, mosquito coils can become reliable protection against flying bloodsuckers.

To put the spiral into action, you need to take it out of the package, secure it and light it with a match. The resulting smoke will discourage mosquitoes from approaching this place.

The spiral is made of a special flammable insecticide-based paste, so it must be used with great care.

Ultrasonic repellers

Electronic mosquito repellents have come into use in recent decades. They produce a high-frequency sound that is inaudible to humans, and insects perceive it as a great threat.

Manufacturers produce such devices in 2 types:

• portable, with which you can go outdoors;
• stationary for households.

The device requires proper installation, since sounds cannot overcome obstacles in their path.

Each person reacts to a mosquito bite differently. Some people are left with only small red dots after a mosquito bite, while others experience enormous discomfort. To avoid big problems from insect attacks, you must immediately treat the bite sites with suitable medications. But the easiest way is to avoid this problem by implementing preventative safety measures.