What to do if an insect bite causes redness and swelling

When the weather is warm, parents like to take their children to play outdoors, allowing their children to have more contact with nature and experience outdoor life. Every time children go outdoors to play, parents will take protective measures for them because there are many mosquitoes outdoors and they may bite the children. Although protective measures have been taken, mosquito bites still occur. What should I do if I get red and swollen after being bitten by insects?

1. What happens if I get red, swollen and have blisters after being bitten by a mosquito?

Any poisonous and parasitic arthropod, such as lice, fleas, mosquitoes, bees, bugs, ticks, spiders, etc., which can cause an allergic reaction to the skin after biting. Many arthropods inject venom into the skin, producing toxicity and local allergic reactions. And their saliva contains viruses, parasites and allergens.

The baby may have an allergic reaction caused by mosquito bites. Children with allergic constitutions generally have more severe reactions, so small blisters will appear on the red and swollen areas.

2. What to do if you are bitten by a mosquito and it becomes red, swollen and has blisters

1. Apply anti-inflammatory lotion

When you are bitten by mosquitoes, you can apply some anti-inflammatory and analgesic lotion. In addition, there are some plant juices that can have the same effect. For example, the aloe vera juice that everyone is familiar with is very effective in reducing swelling and relieving pain.

2. Apply iodine

Generally, apply iodine on the blisters and prick them. The blisters will go away overnight.

3. Add salt with wet hands

Using wet hands to apply salt can also relieve itching. If you are bitten by a mosquito, you can first wet your fingers with water, then dip your wet fingers in salt and apply it to the affected area. This can also quickly reduce swelling and relieve itching.

4. Apply wet soap

Applying wet soap to mosquito bites can quickly relieve itching and reduce swelling. In addition to wet soap, wet laundry detergent can also be used as an alternative.

5. Rub garlic slices

Cut the garlic into slices and apply it to the affected area for a few minutes. This method can effectively relieve pain and itching. Some people are bitten by mosquitoes in more serious conditions, with large lumps, inflammation and ulceration on the affected area. The garlic application method can effectively alleviate this symptom. Apply garlic to the affected area for 12 hours to reduce inflammation and swelling. If ulceration occurs on the affected area, it will take about 24 hours to heal. It should be noted that this method should be used with caution to reduce swelling in patients with skin allergies.

6. Boiling water rubbing method

Prepare an appropriate amount of boiling water, pour out half a basin of boiling water, then put a corner of a clean towel into the water, dip it in the boiling water, and then gently apply the corner of the towel dipped in boiling water to the red and swollen area. Repeat this several times, which can effectively reduce swelling and relieve itching. However, everyone needs to be careful when using boiling water to avoid getting scalded.

7. Apply crushed aspirin pills

Grinding an aspirin pill and applying it to the wound with water can also reduce inflammation and swelling.

8. Apply toothpaste

Squeeze out a small amount of toothpaste, dip it in some water, and apply it to the swollen area. Note that when choosing toothpaste, you should choose one with strong anti-inflammatory effect and strong alkalinity, which will be more effective.