The scars from mosquito bites haven't disappeared for several years

Our skin can be left with scars for a variety of reasons. If the location is obvious, it will have a great impact on our image. When bitten by mosquitoes in the summer, lumps usually form on the skin surface, causing itching, but some people develop scars on their skin due to mosquito bites. So, what should you do if the scars from mosquito bites do not disappear after several years? Let’s take a look below.

Generally speaking, mosquito bites will not leave scars, only a red spot after the bite. It is not recommended that you scratch it at this time. If you scratch it with too much force, it is easy to scratch the skin.

Scars are generally caused by hyperplasia of skin soft tissue after skin injury, and are also related to one's physical condition. Therefore, after being bitten by a mosquito, it is itchy, and some people start scratching hard and break the skin. Due to different skin and physical conditions of each person, some people may be left with scars that affect their appearance.

Tips: Don't scratch randomly after being bitten by mosquitoes in summer

Everyone should have this experience in summer: after being bitten by mosquitoes, the more you scratch, the more it itches. In fact, the itchiness that increases the more you scratch is not caused by the bacteria in the mosquito saliva. The harder you scratch, the more histamine your body produces, making the itchiness less effective. Moreover, scratching too hard can cause large-area skin damage and even scars.

Histamine: A chemical transducer produced by the body that can affect the reactions of many cells, including allergies, inflammation, gastric acid secretion, etc. It can also affect brain nerve conduction, causing effects such as drowsiness.

How to remove mosquito bite scars

1. Apply ginger slices to reduce scars

(1) Go to the market or supermarket to buy some ginger. The fresher the better. After buying it, wash it, cut it into slices and place it on a plate.

(2) To clean the bite scars on your body, you can take a shower. If it is only on a few local areas, you can just wipe them with alcohol.

(3) After cleaning, apply ginger slices to the scarred area, changing the ginger slices every 3-5 minutes. Repeat this process 3 times and continue doing this for two weeks.

Warm reminder: Ginger will not completely remove scars, but it can lighten the color of scars.

2. Apply vitamin C and vitamin E to lighten scars

We can apply vitamin C and vitamin E on the scar and gently massage for 10 minutes. If we persist for a long time, we can effectively lighten the scar.

Because vitamin C has a good whitening effect, it can effectively reduce pigmentation in the scar area and gradually restore the scar to the color of healthy skin. Vitamin E can enhance the elasticity of the skin, and can penetrate the surface skin, deep into the subcutaneous tissue, and repair damaged areas. Therefore, vitamin E can also be used to remove scars.

3. Use lavender essential oil to remove scars

Lavender essential oil not only has a soothing and calming effect, but also has the effect of fading scars. Simply apply lavender essential oil to the scar area and gently massage it to effectively reduce the scar. However, single lavender essential oil needs to be mixed before it can be applied to scars. You can directly purchase compound lavender essential oil for use.