How to deal with mosquito bites at home

Before summer comes, there are more and more mosquitoes, and more and more people are suffering from mosquito bites. In severe cases, redness and swelling will occur. Especially for parents with children at home, they often have a headache because after a few minutes, the child will have another lump on his body. Therefore, in the summer when there are more mosquitoes, it is necessary to master some knowledge of insect prevention and itching relief in case of emergency. So, how do you treat mosquito bites at home?

Apply soap to relieve itching. When mosquitoes bite, an organic acid, formic acid, is secreted from their mouthparts. This substance can cause muscle soreness and itching. Soap contains sodium salts of higher fatty acids. The sodium salts of these fatty acids become alkaline after hydrolysis and can quickly eliminate pain and itching.

Applying a small amount of edible alkaline flour water can also quickly relieve itching.

Use laundry detergent to relieve itching. Rinse the bitten area with clean water, do not wipe it dry, then use a wet finger to dip a little detergent and apply it to the bitten area. It can immediately stop itching and the redness and swelling will disappear quickly. After the redness and swelling disappear, you can rinse off the detergent with clean water.

Take a small amount of fresh purslane stems and leaves, rub them in your hands to produce water, and then apply them to the affected area. It has the effect of relieving itching and reducing swelling.

Rub sliced ​​garlic repeatedly on the mosquito bite for one minute, which has obvious analgesic, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory effects. Even if the bite has become a large lump or inflamed and ulcerated, you can still rub it with garlic. Generally, the inflammation and swelling can be reduced after 12 hours, and the ulcerated wound can heal after 24 hours. People with skin allergies should use it with caution.

In general, there are many ways to deal with mosquito bites. In addition to the methods introduced above, you should also pay attention to keeping your home clean and ventilated. You can buy some dried flowers or put them at home, which can not only refresh the air but also prevent mosquitoes. There are many ways to relieve itching. You can apply some anti-itching medicines or eat some heat-clearing and detoxifying foods.