Tips for relieving itching from mosquito bites

Although mosquito bites seem to be just a minor problem, the itchy feeling is actually very uncomfortable, and mosquito bites may sometimes transmit some diseases, so it is best for us to prevent mosquito bites. If you have been bitten, you should take appropriate measures to relieve the symptoms. So, what are some tips for relieving itching from mosquito bites? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. At home, you can use strong soap to quickly relieve itching, or dip soap in water and apply it to the red and swollen areas.

The reason is the sodium salt of higher fatty acids in soap. For example: C17H35COONa. The sodium salt of this fatty acid is alkaline (containing OH-) after hydrolysis. The aqueous solution of formic acid contains H+. Because the OH- in the soapy water neutralizes with the H+ in the formic acid to form H2O, it can quickly eliminate pain and itching.

2. Apply some ammonia to relieve itching. The principle is the same as above.

3. If the bite is very itchy, you can flick it with your fingers first, and then apply floral water, wind oil, etc.

4. Apply or soak the itchy area with salt water, which can soften the swelling and effectively relieve itching.

5. You can use the juice from aloe leaves to relieve itching. If the area becomes red, swollen and itchy after being bitten by a mosquito, you can cut a small piece of aloe vera leaf, wash it, break it apart, and apply it to the red and swollen area a few times to reduce the swelling and relieve the itching.

6. Applying Tiger Balm and salt can provide local anesthesia and soothe nerves, alleviating the itchy feeling.

7. Grind the aspirin pills and apply them to the wound with water, which also has the effect of reducing inflammation and swelling.

8. If you are sensitive to mosquito bites, you may want to take an antihistamine before going out.

9. As long as you are willing to change your diet to alkaline vegetables, your body and blood will be slightly alkaline. Not only will mosquitoes not like to bite you, but even if you are bitten, it will not be too itchy! If you are bitten, you can use your own slightly alkaline saliva to apply to the mosquito bite, which can also relieve the itching!

10. Break a garlic clove and apply the cut surface to the mosquito bite. It will heal in a short while and also relieve the itching.

11. Use salt water and toothpaste (preferably fruit-flavored) to apply it. It is safe and has no toxic side effects. It also has anti-inflammatory and swelling effects.

12. Vitamin C: Grind a piece of vitamin C tablet into powder, then dilute it with a small amount of water. Dip a sterile cotton swab in the diluted liquid and apply it directly to the affected area. It has a good effect in reducing swelling and relieving itching.

13. Use the dragon claw chrysanthemum, break off a small piece and use the cut surface to rub the bite to reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and relieve itching. Safe, no toxic side effects.

14. Medicinal alcohol or iodine tincture is effective, safe, and has no toxic side effects.

15. Applying Piyanping also has good bactericidal and antipruritic effects, but because it contains hormone substances, it is suitable for people with skin allergies.

Note:

Once a person is bitten by a mosquito, redness, swelling, and papules will appear on the bitten skin, causing local itching, especially for people with weak self-control (children and teenagers). Scratching itchy skin often causes skin ulcers and infections. Therefore, after being bitten by mosquitoes, you should immediately take anti-inflammatory, swelling-reducing and itching-relieving measures.