What to do if a mosquito bite leaves a scar

In the summer, there are more mosquitoes. At this time, we should pay attention to the hygiene of the living environment and take anti-mosquito measures when sleeping, because mosquitoes are one of the ways of virus transmission. Generally speaking, a small bump will appear after being bitten by a mosquito, but there will be no scar if we don’t scratch the skin. If scars occur, we can use ginger or apply vitamin E to remove the scars.

If you don't scratch after a mosquito bite, it won't leave a scar.

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 and 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 areas on your body where there are bite scars, you can take a shower. If it is only a local area, you can just wipe it 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.

4. Massage to reduce scars

Massage can promote blood circulation in the facial skin and enhance the skin's repair ability. Therefore, scars that have just shed blood scabs can be removed by massage. Method: First apply some skin care products with repair function on your face, then gently rub the scar with the base of your palm, do this 3 times a day, each time for about 10 minutes. If you persist in massaging for about two weeks, the scars will fade or even disappear.