Moisturize with a cream after. Soak a bag of green or black tea and pop it in the fridge to cool it down. Apply the cold tea bag over the bite to ease the itchiness. Basil has chemical compounds that can relieve itchy skin. You can apply basil oil like a lotion or make your own at home. After the mixture cools, dip a washcloth into the pot and apply it on the affected area.
For a more immediate treatment, chop up fresh basil leaves and rub them on your skin. Antihistamines help lower the histamine count in your body and reduce inflammation. These are available over the counter and help with itchiness and swelling. You can take them orally Benadryl or Claritin or apply topically calamine lotion over the affected area. Lidocaine and benzocaine are numbing agents in over-the-counter creams. They offer temporary relief from itchiness and pain. For extra benefits, look for creams that contain menthol or peppermint.
Aloe vera gel is shown to have anti-inflammatory properties for wound healing and calming infections. The cool feeling of the gel may also soothe any itchiness. Keep an aloe vera plant around the house. You can cut the leaves and apply the gel directly. Doctors recommend corticosteroid creams for itching. These creams are known to help with inflammation for skin irritations, but avoid using them on open wounds or on your face. Long-term use can also cause side effects like thinning or worsening of skin, excessive hair growth, and acne.
Some creams use garlic extract due to its wound healing and anti-viral properties. Raw garlic can increase skin irritation and inflammation.
Instead, dilute minced garlic with coconut oil and apply that to the affected area for a few minutes. These home remedies could increase skin irritation or cause unwanted side effects such as acne, burning, dry skin, and more.
If your bite causes anaphylaxis seek medical attention. Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening condition. You can tell if someone is having this reaction if they:.
Someone in anaphylactic shock will need an EpiPen injection. But anaphylactic shock for a mosquito bite is rare and more commonly caused by other stinging insects.
Read more: First aid for bites and stings ». See a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms along with your mosquito bite. An antihistamine like cetirizine, fexofenadine or loratadine, are all available over the counter.
These medications may help curb these bodily responses. Mosquitos can spread these diseases from person to person. There are vaccines available for some of these diseases.
A mosquito bite can last for hours to a few days. Itching or scratching the bite can increase the length of time it lasts. Let it dry, and apply again as needed. Found in virtually every kitchen, baking soda has a multitude of uses — from baking bread to clearing drains. Otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda may also provide relief from a mosquito bite.
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with just enough water to create a paste. Apply it to the bug bite, and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing it away. The fragrant basil plant is a key ingredient of many of your favorite Italian recipes, but it does double duty as a mosquito-bite remedy.
Studies suggest that a chemical compound called eugenol, which is found in basil, could relieve itchy skin. To make a basil rub, boil 2 cups of water and add half an ounce of dried basil leaves.
Then dip a washcloth into the liquid, and rub it gently on your mosquito bites. Alternately, you can chop some fresh basil leaves up until very fine, and rub them on to your skin. For centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural remedy to treat many medical conditions, from infections to blood glucose problems.
If you have an itchy bite, dab a drop of vinegar on it. The vinegar can help reduce stinging and burning sensations. If you need more relief, try soaking a washcloth in cold water and vinegar, and then applying it to the bite.
If you have many bites, dilute 2 cups of vinegar in a tepid bath and soak for 20 minutes. Beware, a hot bath may make itching worse. Not only can onions bring tears to your eyes, they can bring relief to your mosquito bites. Onions also have a natural antifungal property that can reduce your risk for an infection. Rinse and wash the area well after you remove the onion.
The petite leaves of the thyme plant are delicious on potatoes, fish, and more. They may also help ease the itching of a mosquito bite. Thyme has antibacterial and antifungal properties, so it can help reduce your risk of irritating and infecting the skin around a mosquito bite.
To get the most benefit from thyme, finely mince the leaves. You can apply the leaves directly to your bite, and let them sit for 10 minutes. You can also make a concentrated liquid by bringing water to boil, and adding several sprigs of thyme. Let the sprigs steep until the water is cooled. Then dip a washcloth into the thyme-infused water, and apply to the bites.
Leave the washcloth in place for a few minutes. The herb has been used for centuries as a soothing all-natural treatment for everything from anxiety to upset stomach. For mosquito bites, you can apply finely chopped leaves directly to the bite, or you can buy a lemon balm essential oil.
Lemon balm contains tannin, a natural astringent. In addition, lemon balm contains polyphenols. Together, these natural compounds ease inflammation, speed up healing, and reduce the risk of an infection.
Witch hazel is a natural astringent you can buy over the counter in pharmacies and grocery stores. Like lemon balm, witch hazel contains tannins, which act as astringents when applied to the skin. Used alone, witch hazel is beneficial for any number of skin irritations, from minor cuts and scrapes to hemorrhoids.
Applying witch hazel to the skin reduces inflammation, soothes the burning and irritation the bite causes, and can speed up healing. Apply a small amount of witch hazel to a cotton ball. Gently dab or swipe it over the bite. Allow it to dry. Repeat this as needed. Bolognia JL, et al. Bites and stings. In: Dermatology Essentials. Philadelphia, Pa. Insect repellent adult and pediatric. West Nile virus: Frequently asked questions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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