Mosquito bites are something most people have dealt with at one time or another. If treated correctly, they can heal in just three or four days. To help mosquito bites, take the following actions:
- Thoroughly wash the bites with soap and warm water.
- To help reduce swelling or itching, apply an ice pack for ten-minute intervals as needed.
- Use anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, and over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help with itchiness.
- For quick healing, avoid scratching the mosquito bites.
How to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching
Typically, the itching starts rather quickly. To alleviate the itching sensation, use ice packs and OTC creams for immediate relief. You may also choose to use anti-inflammatories or antihistamines to help with the most important, which is to resist the temptation to scratch away at the bites. Doing so will lengthen and worsen your symptoms.
After being bitten by a mosquito, symptoms can take anywhere from a few hours to a day to show up. The bite will look like a raised white welt but will reduce to a red bump in a day or so.
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Best Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites
Thankfully, there are many things you likely have in your home that can help treat mosquito bites. Always do a skin patch test before proceeding with any of these homemade or natural remedies. A few of the most common homemade remedies include:
- Baking Soda and Water: Create a paste using one tablespoon of baking soda and water. Apply it to the mosquito bite, let it sit for ten minutes, and wash away.
- Oatmeal: An oatmeal paste created using equal amounts of oatmeal and water can be applied to the skin with a washcloth. You can also try an oatmeal bath by sprinkling a cup of ground oats into a warm-water bath.
- Honey: Used for many at-home treatments, honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A small drop on a mosquito bite can reduce inflammation and reduce the desire to scratch.
- Aloe Vera: Not just used for sunburns, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe the symptoms associated with mosquito bites.
When to See a Doctor for Mosquito Bites
If you start to come down with more severe symptoms, it’s time to visit your medical professional. More serious symptoms include fevers, rashes, nausea, and allergic reactions. Thankfully, most mosquito bites can heal right at home in less than a week.
Also, call in the local mosquito exterminators at East End Tick & Mosquito Control® to handle any infestations around your Southampton property.