How to smear mosquito bites for a child of 9 months. How to smear a child with mosquito bites

Read the information about how to help the baby if he was bitten by a mosquito or midge, an allergic reaction, itching, swelling occurred. What means are effective in the fight against these insects.

Content:
○ What to do if a mosquito or midge bites a child and an allergy appears: first aid
○ After a mosquito bite - swelling
○ How to lubricate the red spots of mosquito or midge bites on the face and body of a child?
○ Remedies for mosquito bites and midges for children
○ Folk remedies from mosquito and midge bites
○ Mosquito and midge repellers: bracelets for children, mosquito nets, Fumitox, sprays, gels, creams
○ Video: How to eliminate itching from a mosquito bite at home?

Every inhabitant of the planet knows such insects as mosquitoes. As a rule, after a mosquito bite, red spots appear on the body, which at first itch a lot, but eventually disappear.

For a child, this itching is sometimes unbearable, and he begins to scratch the bite, thereby aggravating the situation. And some babies may be allergic to bites. Let's explore effective methods, which will help children avoid problems after an insect bite.

What to do if a mosquito or midge bites a child and an allergy appears: first aid

When the warm season comes, it is very difficult to protect yourself from the bites of all kinds of insects. After all, they fly everywhere - not only in the forest zone, but simply on the street.

When going for a long walk with a child, be prepared to provide first aid for midge and mosquito bites. Not only can these insects cause allergic reactions in babies, they also carry various infections.

If a child has a normal reaction to insect bites, then the affected area of the skin will first turn red and swell slightly, and then it will begin to itch. At proper care after two days, the bite will not be visible behind the affected skin tissues.

But when the color of the skin in the area of the bite becomes a bright pink or rich red color and a painful swelling occurs, then this is an allergy. If you notice such bite marks, then your baby needs help:

◙First, disinfect redness with brilliant green
◙to reduce itching, apply gauze soaked in cold water
◙If an allergic reaction occurs, give antihistamine
◙helps well with bites and irritation Fenistil (anti-allergic ointment)
◙ if you have a rash, shortness of breath, vomiting, etc., immediately call an ambulance

What to do if a child is bitten by mosquitoes?

After a mosquito bite - swelling

Sometimes insect bites in children cause swelling on the skin tissues. They stop it, as mentioned above, in different ways:

◙cold lotions
◙point pressure on the inflamed areas with a blunt object for 9-12 seconds
◙ make lotions soaked in a solution of water, alcohol (1 to 1)
◙apply ointments ( hydrocortisone, sinaflan starting at 2 years of age)
◙apply anti-allergic ointments (fenistil gel)

Edema from mosquito bites

IMPORTANT: With general swelling (anaphylactic shock), which fortunately is very rare from mosquito bites. It is required to put the child on his back, to provide air access. Call an ambulance. If you are far from the city limits, then you need to inject adrenaline, then give an antihistamine and wait for the doctors to arrive.

How to lubricate the red places of mosquito or midge bites on the face and body of a child?

Of course, it’s good if, going on vacation in the forest or on country cottage area with children, you stocked up on insect bites in advance. Moreover, it is important: when choosing them, it is mandatory to consult with a specialist or independently read the information in the instructions.

After all, many of them are contraindicated for children. But we will talk about this further. Now we will study what to do if the baby is bitten by mosquitoes, and he cannot tolerate itching and combs the wounds on the skin. What to anoint them with?

How to anoint the skin of a child from mosquito bites?

So, redness can be smeared with the following medicines:

◙Zinc ointment
◙Cindol suspension
◙Bepanthen-plus ointment
◙regular asterisk
◙tincture of calendula
◙Balm Rescuer
◙Fenistil gel and others

Gels, ointments for mosquito bites for children

IMPORTANT: If the baby has a lot of mosquito bites, then give him antihistamines so that the child does not experience stress and can sleep at night. As such drugs, you can use: Suprastin, Fenistil drops and others.

Remedies for mosquito and midge bites for children

In addition to the above drugs, the following improvised means are successful in combating itching and relieving inflammation after bites from nasty insects:

◙toothpaste which contains menthol in its composition - soothes itching
◙alcohol (salicylic, boric), valocordin, corvalol- it is enough to lubricate the bites with them and these zones stop itching literally within a few minutes
Zelenka not only temporarily relieves itching, but also protects delicate skin from suppuration after bites of midges, mosquitoes

Mosquito bites, how to treat?

Folk remedies for mosquito and midge bites

There are many such remedies for insect bites, let's look at the recipes for some of them. If the insects have already bitten, then do the following:

1. In a cup of cold boiling water, dissolve half a small spoon salt and a full teaspoon soda. Wet gauze, apply to red spots
2.Lubricate bites curdled milk, kefir
3. Crushed leaves help with itching mint, plantain, bird cherry, parsley, aloe
4.Juice green onion, dandelion, lemon also reduce inflammation
5.Cubes ice, wrapped in a handkerchief, and applied to the site of bites, will save your children from irritation, itching on the skin
6.Warm sea salt bath- very good remedy from itching and inflammation on the skin tissues

Treatment of bites with folk remedies

To scare away insects from your location, use the following folk methods:

◙ plant an ordinary elderberry near the house, mosquitoes can not stand its smell
◙lubricate the skin with fish oil to protect against mosquito bites
◙boil water in a saucepan, throw ten sheets there bay leaf so you get rid of insects in the room
◙the smell of valerian also has a negative effect on mosquitoes, but if there is a cat in the house, the aroma will intoxicate him

Elderberry from mosquitoes

Mosquito and midge repellers: bracelets for children, mosquito nets, Fumitox, sprays, gels, creams

Many caring parents think how to protect their child from mosquito bites. This matter must be taken seriously. After all, such drugs are divided into:

◙ repellents (bracelets, sprays, creams, gels)
◙barrier protection methods (mosquito nets, tulle)
◙fumigators, ultrasonic repellers

Repellents are recommended for outdoor activities. It is required to take into account the contraindications of sprays, gels, creams. Because often they have age restrictions, and not every child may be suitable for this or that drug.

Mosquito repellents for kids

Barrier methods are effective for newborns. Toddlers in cribs, strollers are covered with nets, and thus it is possible to avoid insect bites.

Mosquito net from mosquitoes

Electrofumigators, unfortunately, are not always effective, since the evaporating liquid or the aroma of the plate can cause an allergenic reaction in the baby.

Electric fumigators from mosquitoes

Ultrasonic repellers are safe for both kids and adults. Their disturbing sound signals capable of irritating only insects, the human ear does not perceive such sounds.

Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller

IMPORTANT: Use comprehensive means to protect your child from insect bites. Choose ones that won't harm your baby.

Video: How to eliminate itching from a mosquito bite at home?

Summer is the most beautiful and many favorite time of the year. Trips out of town, walks in the park, rest in the country or near the lake, what could be more wonderful? What a pity that mosquitoes and their bites can overshadow this idyll. A kind of test for parents is the situation when their child was bitten by mosquitoes.

These annoying insects pursue people not only on walks, but also within our apartments and houses. Very often they attack during sleep, and as a result, the baby wakes up in the morning with severe itching and a spoiled mood. In this article, we will tell you what you need to know and do if a mosquito has bitten a child.

Why are mosquito bites dangerous?

The opinion that mosquito bites are absolutely harmless is erroneous. In no case should the bites of these insects be neglected, because mosquitoes can be carriers of various viral and infectious diseases. In addition, they can provoke the development of a severe allergic reaction.

At the bite site, the insect releases a special substance that prevents blood clotting, which greatly facilitates the sucking process for mosquitoes. It is this substance that causes all the symptoms characteristic of a mosquito bite:

redness;
edema;

The children's body is especially sensitive to mosquito bites, because their skin is much thinner, and the development of the response occurs much faster than in adults.

Statistics show that 95% of children (after being bitten by a mosquito) develop some form of allergic reaction. An important nuance is the possibility of infection of the bite zone in young children. Since the bite site causes severe itching, children instinctively scratch it, which can provoke infection and the development of the inflammatory process.

In this regard, every mother is concerned about the following question: "The child was bitten by mosquitoes - what to anoint?". Let's look at how to act in such a situation in order to prevent possible consequences.

To alleviate the condition of the baby after a mosquito bite is very easy and simple. All actions are aimed at preventing scratching the wound and minimizing the possibility of infection:

First of all, it is desirable to disinfect the bite site. For this purpose, hydrogen peroxide, decasan, miramistin, a solution of chlorhexidine or furacilin are perfect.
To reduce swelling, it is recommended to apply a cold compress for several minutes.
The bite site is anointed with a remedy that reduces itching and prevents the development of allergies.
If the child is allergic, or if there are several bites at the same time, the baby must be given an antiallergic drug.

How does a mosquito bite allergy manifest itself?

It is very difficult not to notice the development of an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite in a child. After all, its symptoms appear not only at the site of the bite, but also spread to the entire body. An allergic reaction is manifested by the following symptoms:

swelling and redness develop at the site of the bite, the diameter of which can be from 4 to 15 cm (in some cases, more);
the baby becomes very restless and irritable, all the time scratching the problem area with his hands;
the child does not sleep well.

In such cases, you can not do without antihistamines for internal and external use, which are recommended to be taken according to the instructions and after consultation with the pediatrician.

What symptoms require immediate medical attention?

Since an allergic reaction can be quite unpredictable, it is advisable to immediately consult a doctor if you have the following symptoms:

At the site of the bite, there is severe redness and swelling with a diameter of 10 cm or more.
The bite site is very hot to the touch.
Lymph nodes enlarged and became painful.
The child's body temperature has risen.
The baby is worried headache, nausea, and episodes of vomiting.
The child has difficulty breathing.

Often parents are concerned about the question of what to do if a mosquito has bitten a child in the eye? The only and correct answer is to show the baby to the doctor. It is dangerous to smear this part of the body with ointment, the degree of swelling is growing rapidly and only a specialist can prescribe competent treatment in this situation.

What to choose in a pharmacy for mosquito bites?

The pharmaceutical market offers a fairly wide range of products that will help alleviate the condition of the baby after mosquito bites. The table shows Comparative characteristics the most effective and popular means for external use.

Name of the drug	Active substance	Properties and application features
Fenistil gel	dimethindene	Gel with a pronounced anti-allergic effect. Excellent relieves itching and significantly reduces swelling. Can be used from birth (not on large areas of skin).
Psilo Balm	diphenhydramine	It relieves skin itching, has cooling and anesthetic properties. When using this gel, sun exposure is not recommended.
Balm "Rescuer"	beeswax concentrate sea buckthorn oil, oil tea tree, lavender oil, echinacea extract, turpentine, vitamin E.	It has an antibacterial and wound healing effect. Well removes inflammatory processes and significantly reduces itching. Requires careful use in children, as there are known cases of allergic reactions to the constituent ingredients of the balm.
Boro Plus	Indian herbal complex (sandalwood, tulsi, kapoor kachari, neem, turmeric, vetiver)	The cream contains natural ingredients that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Relieves skin itching and stimulates skin regeneration.
Balm "Asterisk"	Clove oil, camphor, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil	The natural components of the drug relieve itching and reduce the inflammatory process. The balm has a cooling effect. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

What if the pharmacy is far away?

Very often situations arise when civilization is far away, and mosquitoes are not asleep. How to help a child if there is nothing of the above at hand?

We hasten to please you - there are many folk ways for mosquito bites:

The simplest and most effective helper for mosquito bites is soda. To prepare a solution that perfectly relieves itching and swelling, you need to dilute 1 teaspoon of soda in 200 ml of water. Lubricate bite sites 3-6 times a day.
Herbal compresses. AT field conditions certain plants will help you out. In the fight against insect bites, plantain, mint and parsley take the lead. It is necessary to knead the leaves of these plants and attach to the bite site.
Salt bath. With multiple bites, you can make a child salt bath. This requires 0.3 - 0.5 kg sea salt dissolve in required quantity water and immerse the baby there for 7 - 10 minutes. It is not recommended to use this method if the little one has combed the bites and there are open wounds on the child's body.
For older children, bite sites can be wiped with calendula tincture or salicylic alcohol, and also spotted. essential oil tea tree or lavender.

Experts want to draw your attention to the fact that the effect of using folk methods very short term. The above methods are not recommended for use in newborns and infants.

Ways to prevent mosquito bites

Everyone knows the truth that it is easier to prevent than to treat the consequences later. This phrase perfectly describes the situation that concerns mosquito bites.

AT modern life there is a mass effective means and ways to help prevent mosquito bites - fumigators, a variety of repellents, baby creams and emulsions, aerosols and special bracelets. Let's look at which tool should be preferred and in what situation.

Repellents are special products that repel mosquitoes, and they can be applied to the skin and clothing of the baby. You need to understand that in most cases, the composition of these products is far from natural, therefore, when using them, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions. You need to choose repellents taking into account the age of the baby. After completing a walk or outdoor recreation, you need to thoroughly wash off the product from the baby's skin.

For children from 1.5 to 3 years old, it is advisable to choose a cream, gel or emulsion. They are quickly absorbed by the skin and retain their effect from 2 to 4 hours. You cannot use these forms if there is an integrity violation skin(wounds, scratches, abrasions).

It is desirable to use aerosols for children after they reach 5 years of age. This form of protection should only be applied to outdoors and apply only to clothing. It is not recommended to use aerosol repellents for young children, as there is a high probability that aerosol particles can enter the respiratory tract and cause bronchospasm or intoxication of the body.

Fumigators are a special device with plates or a container of liquid that works when connected to a power outlet. Please note that fumigators are not recommended to be used indoors and should not be left switched on all night. Experts advise including (with open window) this device for 1.5-2 hours before bedtime. This time is enough to destroy the mosquitoes that are in the room.

How to protect the baby from mosquito bites?

Even though the mosquito is one of the most common and annoying insects, they are generally considered harmless. If we mean our mosquitoes, not malaria.

Even a large number of mosquito bites can not somehow seriously harm human health. These buzzing bloodsuckers are simply an inconvenience with their brazen behavior and intense itching at the bite site. The presence of a sharp and long spout makes it easy to pierce human skin and extract blood from the vessel by imperceptibly injecting an anticoagulant before this. Thus, poison enters the human body, which can immediately provoke an allergy. The anticoagulant, getting under the skin, causes itching and redness. This itching is hard on adults, let alone children. For babies, even a simple mosquito bite can become big problem and have negative consequences.

Risk of infection from a mosquito bite

An ordinary mosquito bite for a baby is dangerous because the baby can unconsciously comb the bite site to a bleeding wound, which becomes an ideal place for infections to enter. Subsequently, the bite site may swell, turn red, or even become very festering. The most dangerous case is considered to be a mosquito bite in the neck and face. The baby may develop swelling in this area, which can provoke swelling of the mucous membrane and larynx and subsequent difficulty in breathing.

In some infants, mosquito bites can provoke an allergy, namely allergic dermatitis. And this adds diarrhea, vomiting and fainting to attacks of suffocation. Also, a seemingly harmless mosquito bite can provoke the development of anaphylactic shock, serum sickness, and ultimately lead to damage to the central nervous system. All of the above consequences after a common mosquito bite are rare, but they still occur. The main thing is not to get confused and immediately contact the doctor for hospitalization and start intensive treatment.

If, nevertheless, you did not save your child and found mosquito bites on the body, make sure that the baby has constantly clean hands and short-cut nails. This naturally will not be able to force the child not to scratch itchy wounds, but will reduce the possibility of infection of the wound by introducing dirt into it.

Today there are a large number of ointments that will remove itching, inflammation and significantly reduce swelling. These drugs include: "Psilo-balm", "Fenistil-gel" and "Irikar" ointment, which can only be purchased at a homeopathic pharmacy.

If the "bloodsuckers" attacked your child unexpectedly, and there is no way to use any medications, then at the initial stage, even a children's hypoallergenic cream will help soften the bites and remove the primary redness.

If adults can use different ointments and lotions for mosquito bites, then choosing the right remedy for treating a one-year-old child will be several times more difficult. This is due to the fact that most of the drugs contain toxic components, and they can adversely affect the still completely unformed child's body, immunity. May cause severe allergic reactions.

To date, special mosquito bracelets are becoming very popular, they are completely harmless and can even be used to protect newborns. The only downside to this product is its bad smell, which scares away mosquitoes, and can also provoke a migraine in adults. If parents can conduct experiments on themselves at will, then not everyone will want to experiment on their children.

Try to use only natural insect repellents (herbs, oils) in the children's room. Initially try any recipe on yourself and if even the slightest unpleasant symptoms appear, then you do not need to introduce this remedy into the nursery.

Lavender essential oil remains an effective and harmless remedy, it will not only repel insects, but will also have a calming effect on the central nervous system baby and will be the key to sound and healthy sleep.

Lavender oil is probably the only essential oil that is recommended by doctors for use from the very birth of a baby.

However, everyone knows that better than the most qualified treatment is the prevention of the disease. In our case, this refers to mosquito bites. It is better to try to prevent their appearance than to heal wounds on delicate children's skin for a long time.

Methods for protecting babies from mosquitoes

In the warm season, with the onset of evening, mosquitoes begin to actively fly and look for a future victim. To protect the baby from attack blood-sucking insects in an apartment or house, a mosquito net is used on the windows and balcony doors. You can also try to protect yourself with a fumigator, which can be purchased at any hardware store. The manufacturers of these devices assure buyers that the special plates and liquid, which are the main working component of the fumigator, contain only natural ingredients. One can naturally argue with this statement, but let it remain on their conscience. You will have to choose one of two or Fresh air in the room, or the absence of mosquito bites on the baby's body.

Effectively repel mosquitoes all products containing 20% insecticide - diethyl-toluamide. This substance leads to a decrease in the sense of mosquitoes for CO2, and it is he who attracts mosquitoes. Before you go out for an evening walk with the baby, treat his body and clothes with mosquito sprays; they will not allow the "bloodsuckers" to smell the potential food.

Probably everyone noticed that mosquitoes bite some people more than others. This feature depends on sweat secretions, the more lactic acid they contain, the more mosquitoes will bite.

During the walk, you can fasten a mosquito net even on the stroller, and treat the baby’s arms and legs before the walk with special mosquito repellents. These can be creams, lotions, wipes, such as Nekusaika, Zan-sarin. But these funds have their contraindications and are not suitable for everyone. For example, children under one year of age cannot use such mosquito repellents. What about infants? For them, the best way to deal with mosquitoes will be folk recipes proven over the years and transmitted from grandmothers to mothers, and from mothers to daughters.

In general, all mosquito bite remedies for children are divided into:

Folk
- medical

Folk methods for mosquito bites of babies

Folk recipes mainly play on the sensitive sense of smell of a mosquito. This small insect does not like unpleasant odors and flies away from them. Therefore, to get rid of the constant buzzing of mosquitoes over your baby's stroller, sprinkle the stroller itself with vanillin, and treat the baby's arms and legs with a solution of vanillin. Believe me, not a single mosquito will sit down even on a stroller, let alone on the child himself.

Also, these insects do not tolerate the smell of cloves, mint, eucalyptus, anise, basil, cedar and fir. Any oil from this list will be able to provide you with a normal walk through the forest and the park. A few drops of oil can be left on the child's things, this is better than applying essential oil to the baby's body. And the smell from children's clothes of any of the above oils is easily removed during washing.

After the mosquito has already left a red mark on the child's body, you can reduce the itching in this place by also using improvised means and traditional medicine recipes. Well relieves severe itching with a strong solution of soda, which lubricates the bite site. One of the easiest ways to relieve itching is to dip the bitten body part in salted water. Also well relieves inflammation and itching gruel from finely chopped parsley with chamomile. Works just as well alcohol solution calendula and aloe leaves (its pulp).

If a bite is found on the street, then a pounded leaf of plantain or mint will quickly relieve swelling and itching.

Lubricate the bitten skin surface inside banana peel itching and irritation can be reduced.

Well removes increased puffiness at the bite site ammonia. It is gently applied to the bite site with a cotton swab or cotton swab.

Removes the desire to scratch the bitten place with toothpaste applied to the reddened area of the skin.

Medical remedies for a mosquito bite of a baby

Medical devices work faster and more reliably. But before buying an ointment or lotion, it is worth examining the child's body. If you find several small bites, you can simply apply cold to them for a while. However, if mosquitoes have bitten the child completely, it is no longer possible to do without special treatment.

Buy at the pharmacy any herbal or antihistamine preparations that are safe even for children, but before treatment, do not forget to talk to the local pediatrician about the possible consequences.

To lubricate a mosquito bite, with some kind of medicine, you need to determine in advance the degree of an allergic reaction. If the swelling and itching are abnormally large, then the use of a hormonal ointment is recommended.

Unlike hormonal ointments, Rescuer or Boro Plus creams help speedy healing in the shortest juices. These two ointments contain thermal water and trace elements, which contribute to the rapid healing of wounds.

If the child actively combs the bite sites, then a special children's lotion, which includes zinc oxide and kylamine, can avoid possible infection of the opened wounds. Both substances well remove both redness and irritation at the site of the bite, and also dry it.

Do not let the child scratch the bite, as this releases the "poison", which leads to even more scratching of the wound. Hard scratching can scratch or even damage the skin, increasing the chance of infection and scarring at the site of the bite.

If you are being treated, time is running out, and the swelling, redness and pain remain in place or have increased even more, then do not delay the trip to the doctor.

In order not to engage in long-term treatment of wounds from mosquito bites on the body of your child, learn how to properly protect it. The means of protection offered by us will help with this!

What could be more intrusive and unpleasant than the buzzing of a mosquito and a bloody combed bite site. The skin itches, reddens, swells, besides, an infection can get into the wound. You have discomfort, irritability, and if a mosquito bites your baby in addition, then it seems like the end of the world. Let's figure out how to smear mosquito bites.

Why do mosquito bites itch?

A mosquito bite is a harmless skin microtrauma. During a puncture, an anticoagulant penetrates into the blood, contributing to its clotting. This substance provokes local skin irritation - itching, swelling, swelling, urticaria. The severity of this reaction depends on the characteristics of the organism and the condition immune system. And the higher the bitten person's tendency to allergies, the more vividly he reacts to a mosquito bite.

How to anoint a mosquito bite - pharmacy products

In the summer, it is important not only to replenish stocks of deterrent repellents, but also to buy funds that relieve inflammation after mowing, because it is impossible to completely insure against them. It is especially important to have an “anti-mosquito” first aid kit in a family where there are allergy sufferers and small children.

To reduce itching and flushing of the skin, you can use:

Ointments - Boro-plus, Psilo-Balm, Rescuer, Vitaon, Fenistil, Asterisk. Before using the product, the skin should be rinsed in warm water, wiped with a towel and then lubricated. After applying the ointment to the bite, relief immediately comes.
Calendula tincture - suitable for processing fresh cuts. It relieves itching, disinfects the puncture site, and prevents inflammation.
Boric acid - relieves itching and disinfects the skin. The product must be diluted in water: 5 ml boric acid½ cup boiled water. The skin can be lubricated or lotion applied.
Antihistamines - with numerous bites that caused a severe allergic reaction, Claritin, Zodak, Loratidin, Suprastin are prescribed. Inside take 1 tablet for 3-5 days. You can also crush the pill and apply the gruel to the bite.
Corvalol, Barboval, Valocordin - relieve itching, have a cooling effect.
Essential oils - to treat a bite, as well as to repel mosquitoes, you can use the ether of tea tree, vanilla, eucalyptus, all citrus fruits.

Advice! Lotions and creams based on zinc and calamine perfectly relieve discomfort.

How to anoint a mosquito bite - improvised means

If mosquitoes bite quite unexpectedly, and there is no ointment at hand, and it’s far from the nearest pharmacy, don’t be upset, because there are many ways to get rid of itching using folk methods.

You have in your arsenal:

Peppermint toothpaste - must be applied thin layer pastes. After a minute, the skin will cool down and stop itching.
Soda - you can dissolve a spoonful of soda in a glass of water and wipe the skin, or make a gruel out of soda and apply it to the bite site. The skin will stop itching within minutes.
Salt solution - 10 g of salt (you can sea) dilute in half a glass warm water and wash the skin area where the mosquito bit you.
Apple cider vinegar, honey or milk - apply any of these products to the skin, and try not to wash it off. The skin will calm down, swelling will come down, itching will decrease.
Oatmeal - fill cereals boiling water, cool them and apply to the bite.
Citrus fruits - rubbing a slice of lemon, grapefruit, lime will help soothe the skin. If the skin is very sensitive, it is better to squeeze out the juice and dilute with water in a ratio of 1:1.
Greens - parsley, watercress, dill, basil, mint, pouring elderberry, plantain perfectly relieve itching.
Ice - Apply ice cubes or a bag of frozen berries to your skin. When the skin freezes, the discomfort will disappear.
If there is nothing at hand, press on the bite with a fingernail, pen, or other object.

When you go for a walk, don't forget to put mosquito spray in your bag, so you don't have to look for a way to relieve the itching and discomfort from the vinegar.

Perhaps only polar explorers can feel protected from this scourge, everyone else will have to wonder "how to smear mosquito bites and what are their consequences." And if in the northern regions the invasion of mosquitoes is not some kind of serious problem for the population, then the southerners have to deal with "intruders" all summer long.

Consequences of a mosquito bite

After the bite There are always several options for the development of events:

You will notice redness in 10-20 minutes, treat with alcohol, and you won't comb. In this case, after a few hours, nothing will remind you of a bite.
If you do not process, and then start combing the reddened area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, the trace may remain for several days.
Children may develop allergic reaction to mosquito bite, which will be accompanied by inflammation, redness and swelling. The temperature may rise and well-being may be disturbed.
In addition to children, those who decide to radically change the latitude and longitude of residence fall into the risk zone. For many who come from Far East, tourists coming to rest in southern regions contact with local mosquitoes becomes extremely painful.
In terms of infection, the bites of these insects not scary, but only in the CIS. If you were bitten in a tropical zone - malaria, encephalitis and other dubious pleasures have a right to exist.

Everything you wanted to know about mosquitoes but were afraid to ask

Part of this cognitive information might come in handy in real life:

Drinking human blood exclusively females.
The breeding cycle of mosquitoes is associated with water bodies, therefore, near rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the summer there are most of them.
During the bite, the female injects active substances into the bloodstream that reduce pain and the rate of blood clotting.
Because of this, we notice traces of mosquito bites only after some time.
Redness, soreness and swelling are the main signs of the inflammatory process. In fact, each such bite is a small focus of inflammation. So to suppress it is quite logical use anti-inflammatory drugs. Now you know how to smear mosquito bites.
Females need human blood for the normal development of offspring, so it is better to destroy all insects seen in the house. If you do not want a sharp increase in their numbers.

How to get rid of itching after a mosquito bite?

There are two ways to deal with itching and redness - resorting to traditional medicine or entirely relying on the achievements of pharmacology. Experience has shown that it is better to combine both of these directions.

Below comparison table these two methods:

Medications	Folk methods
Treat the bite area with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Disinfection will help.	Treat the wound with a solution of soda. (1 tablespoon of soda per 0.5 l of water)
Use antihistamines to reduce inflammation levels.	Cotton wool and Apple vinegar help to get rid of discomfort.
You can use ointments based on corticosteroids, with an analgesic effect.	Use ice, be guided by your feelings. But do not keep it near a mosquito bite for more than 20 minutes.
It helps to apply on reddened skin crushed and mixed with water. aspirin.	Thanks to the flavoring components, toothpaste will also bring relief. It should be smeared on the bite site.

If you have not recently been to warm countries and have not moved several thousand kilometers, you should not panic at every mosquito bite. But for a baby who was bitten by insects, it is better to carefully observe a couple of hours.

Since the violations are based on the mechanisms of inflammation and the allergic process, it is necessary to fight the attack of insects, as if it were common allergy.

What to do with a bite of a "malarial" mosquito?

In Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, doctors are not accustomed to diagnosing malaria and various specific encephalitis, which can be carried by mosquitoes. Have you come from a vacation in distant warm lands and feel bad? Urgently go to the medical center for help :

Let your doctor know which countries you have recently visited.
Ask for an appropriate examination.
Modern research methods make it possible to establish an accurate diagnosis. The problem lies only in the fact that doctors do not expect to face this particular disease, which is absolutely not typical for their region.
After diagnosing, ointments alone will not work. Therapy is complex, as a rule, carried out in a hospital.
It is better not to joke with fever and encephalitis. In the absence of treatment, they have one result - the death of the patient.

With allergic reactions, everything is not so scary. Not a single physician will give an example from his practice when a mosquito bite would cause an anaphylactic reaction. Other manifestations of allergies give you time to choose a treatment strategy and are not life threatening.

How to get rid of the effects of mosquito bites?

To get rid of the effects of a bite as quickly as possible, do one of the following:

Process reddened area with alcohol. A wound channel has formed in your skin and infection is quite possible in the next few hours.
Lubricate affected skin with a solution of soda. As mentioned above, for every half liter of water, use 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
Attach a tea bag, it should be brewed once beforehand.
Use lemon juice or table vinegar. In small quantities.
Help the good old " star».
Don't forget antihistamine ointments. They can also help to avoid the consequences of a mosquito bite.

Before you find out how to smear mosquito bites, you should make sure that the cause of the rash in bites. Many infectious diseases give a similar rash, it is especially easy to confuse if we are talking about a small child.

Video: we smear a mosquito bite with ointments

In this video, Elena Malysheva will tell you what is the best way to smear a mosquito bite in order to avoid consequences in the form of a tumor and local skin irritation: