Which of us does not like summer, when it is warm outside, you can walk and swim a lot on the river? However, one can not fail to notice one overshadowing factor: various insects wake up, which sometimes cause considerable discomfort. It is not surprising that during the period of warming, the treatment of mosquito bites becomes very relevant. It is always nice to get out into the nature, take a walk in the forest. But what if, after such walks, the whole body becomes covered with red spots and itches?
Treatment for mosquito bites: elementary truths
Currently, on the shelves of shops and pharmacies, you can find a huge number of different products designed to protect against insect attacks. In most cases, this is not enough, because a few itchy spots will definitely remain on your body after a wonderful walk. Of course, you have to show restraint: the desire to scratch the place of the bite will haunt you everywhere, but it is absolutely impossible to do this. In order to alleviate the situation, it is recommended to purchase at the pharmacy any remedy for itching after mosquito bites. As a rule, menthol or eucalyptus is present in the composition of such creams or gels, which provides a cooling effect akin to freezing. For lack of a miraculous drug, you can use ice cubes. You need to apply them through gauze or a napkin to avoid frostbite on the tissues.
Allergy to mosquito bites. Treatment
Often insects become carriers of various diseases, often their bites cause negative consequences. If after a bite there are more and more red spots that increase in size, swell and itch severely, then we can talk about the presence of an allergic reaction. In this case, the local treatment of mosquito bites is accompanied by the use of anti-allergic drugs, such as Tavegil or Suprastin. However, it is best to consult a doctor, because such a high sensitivity of the body to the effects of external aggressors indicates a significant decrease in immune defense and weakness of the body. Therefore, most likely, you will have to drink a quality vitamin complex. Also separate
attention should be paid to your own diet: to exclude fried and seasoned dishes as much as possible, replacing them with fresh vegetables and fruits. In the morning, it is advisable to drink green tea or freshly squeezed juice.
Treatment of mosquito bites with traditional medicine
Adherents of non-traditional methods of eliminating the disease categorically oppose tablets and pills, preferring herbs and other natural products. Indeed, there are many effective recipes that can help in this situation. For example, the bite site should be regularly cleaned with a solution of baking soda. Among herbal decoctions, parsley, calendula and plantain are especially popular. Some patients simply smear red spots with green or alcohol, thus drying the wound. If in the first-aid kit nothing of the above was found, and you need to act immediately, the well-known Zvezdochka balm will do. It will quickly relieve the feeling of itching and burning and allow you to forget about the problem.