Most cases of mosquito bites, which increase during the summer months, can be treated at home. For more complex and severe cases, it may be necessary to consult a health professional.
Why do mosquitoes bite?
Female mosquitoes need to suck blood to complete their reproductive cycle. This is why they bite humans and animals.
Why Does a Mosquito Bite Itch?
The mosquito pierces the skin with a special mouth-piece to suck blood and at the same time as it feeds, the mosquito’s saliva reaches the skin. The body reacts to this saliva at the site of the bite and this inflammatory reaction causes redness, swelling and itching.
Why do mosquitoes bite some people and not others?
In fact, some people have only a mild reaction to bites and sometimes it goes unnoticed. In other people, especially sensitive sensitive people, this reaction is stronger. This reaction can appear as itchy, painful, red bumps covering a large area.
How is a mosquito bite manifested?
Shortly after the bite, a rash and redness appears, which may turn into a more firm swelling after a day or a few days. There may be tiny blistering sores or dotted crusts in the center of the swelling. In some cases, purplish-brownish blisters may appear.
What Happens in Severe Mosquito Bite Reactions?
Severe reactions can occur in children, adults exposed to a type of mosquito they have not been bitten by before and people with immune system diseases. In these cases
- Fire
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Swellings covering a very large area may be observed.
What should be done to treat a mosquito bite?
- The bite site should be washed with soap and water.
- Cold can be applied to the area with swelling and itching for 10-15 minutes, it can be repeated from time to time.
- Over-the-counter anti-histamine and anti-itch gels and lotions (such as mepiramine maleate or crotamiton) can be applied.
- A paste-like mixture prepared with a tablespoon of baking soda and water can be applied to the mosquito bite area and washed off after waiting 5-10 minutes.
- The “Bite away” device can be used, which causes a controlled increase in heat on the skin, which breaks down the protein secreted by the mosquito.
- If complaints persist, in cases such as discharge suggestive of infection, an increase in temperature, or accompanied by general condition disorders such as fever and weakness, a health institution should be consulted. Contact us for more information!
