Treat Mosquito Bites

Treat Mosquito Bites with Allergy Medication

When the female mosquito bites flesh, she injects a concoction of digestive enzymes and saliva into her victim’s body. Most people develop an uncomfortable reaction to the foreign fluids once they enter the bloodstream. Allergy medications, although often overlooked when one is shopping for a remedy to treat mosquito bites, help fight the fluid allergy which in turn prevents the allergy triggering itch. For best results, begin allergy medication treatment immediately after being bitten. Always seek medical counsel when treating small children or babies.

Most allergy medications cause drowsiness and other side effects. As always, read instructions and warnings carefully prior to medicating.

Topical Treatments

Topical treatments such as Calamine lotion may be the best treatment for young children who lack the control of itching. Applying topical treatments regularly to the affected site may reduce the urge to itch which only prolongs the healing of the bite.

Additionally, there are several organic topical treatments that have been used and practiced over the years with varied success. If you’re seeking organic and natural itch treatment, try rubbing any of the following in a liberal manner over a mosquito bite:

• Garlic cloves
• Lemon oil
• Peppermint oil
• Aloe Vera
• Lime juice
• Neem fruit juice

Mind Over Matter

Although not the easiest of tasks, many people find that if they simply practice self control and avoid itching a mosquito bite within the first few hours, the swelling reduces and the itch disappears.

Finding relief from mosquito bites is a varied and personal course. What works on one person may not provide relief on another. Prevention is always the best cure, so aim to protect yourself and your loved ones from the itchy bite of the mosquito before an outbreak occurs.