The first spring days give not only the joy of warmth and sun, but also cause the need to protect themselves from bloodsucking insects that greedily attack a person, suck blood from him, leaving behind a feeling of discomfort. Bites of flying insects, as well as those that start in houses (bugs, fleas), often pose a danger to humans and cause a negative reaction of the body. An anti-inflammatory antihistamine ointment will help here. When bitten by insects, it gives the best result.
A bite of an insect
A bite is a violation of the integrity of the skin that has arisen due to the jaw apparatus of a pest insect or due to a sting of a bee. Each person has a reaction to an insect bite. Some people easily carry it and do not make any efforts to heal the wound. Others have redness or swelling at the site of the pocus. This place may become festering, sore and itchy. In addition, insects are capable of causing an infection that can provoke the occurrence of various diseases.
When bitten by insects, the ointment helps to remove discomfort. Heals a wound faster. Accelerates cell regeneration processes. Relieves itching, inflammation, swelling, redness. Disinfects. Prevents the occurrence of allergic reactions.
Ointments vary in speed of absorption. For example, an antihistamine is absorbed more slowly than others, but it does not become less effective.
The ointment is applied only after preliminary treatment of the wound with disinfectants. If a bee has bitten, then before using the medicine, a sting should be removed. They take it out with tweezers. Wasps and hornets do not leave stings. Then the poison must be sucked out by mouth. Apply cold to the affected area, and only then treat the bite with ointment.
Bite Symptoms
The reaction to an insect bite can be the most unexpected and serious. Most often, swelling, pain, itching and a burning sensation occur at the site of the bite. There may be pain in the chest. Another insect bite itches. A wound in some individuals provokes shortness of breath, lethargy, headache and dizziness. In some cases, patients were disturbed by abundant rashes on the dermis.
If an insect bite caused serious discomfort, then do not use folk remedies. They should prefer medications containing highly effective components, antibiotics, or hormones. Only such funds are able to provide the necessary assistance and relieve discomfort in the shortest possible time.
The most effective ointments for bite
In order to get rid of the ailments caused by an insect bite, many apply ointment. The following are considered the most effective:
- Fenistil. The gel is suitable for adults and children. It has an antihistamine effect. Eliminates an itch, inflammatory process.
- Nezulin. The cream has a natural composition. It can be used by children. It is endowed with a bactericidal effect. Relieves itching. Contains substances that repel insects.
- Bepanten. It is used both for protection against mosquitoes and for the treatment of bites. It is characterized by anti-inflammatory and healing qualities.
- Advantan. The drug contains a hormone, due to which it acts quickly and effectively.
- Menovazin. It has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains menthol. It is an anesthetic.
- "Rescuer". Collects irritation. Heals many diseases of the dermis. Must be in every home.
- Akriderm. Contains hormone. Quickly relieves itching, burning and swelling. Used for mosquito bites, fleas and bedbugs.
- Levomikol. It has an antibiotic. Heals wounds quickly. Relieves inflammation, accelerates cell regeneration processes. It has antimicrobial properties.
- "Hydrocortisone." It is a glucocorticosteroid. It removes swelling, itching and burning. Relieves allergy symptoms.
There are many more drugs that are used for insect bites. They are selected based on personal preferences and doctor's recommendations. Hormonal drugs are used last, when conventional drugs do not give a result.
"Fenistil" from insect bites
The drug is available in the form of a gel. It has an antihistamine effect. It removes itching, skin irritation and other allergic reactions. It has an anesthetic property. The effect after application is visible after 1-4 hours.
The drug is used for bites of any insects, as well as for mild burns and skin itching. Recommended for urticaria, dermatitis, eczema.
The gel is applied to the site of damage from two to four times a day. In severe allergic reactions, it is recommended to combine the gel with drops of Fenistil. The drug can be used for children from a year. The cost is about 300 rubles.
Reviews about the drug are different. Some people note that the remedy quickly eliminates itching and irritation. Easy to apply and absorb quickly. For 2-3 days, removes all the negative symptoms of an insect bite.
Negative reviews indicate the high cost of the drug. They say that the ointment is ineffective and does not help from bites of midges and wasps. Indicate that you can find ointment better and cheaper.
"Levomekol" against bites
Ointment "Levomekol" instruction recommends using locally. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Accelerates the processes of tissue regeneration. It acts against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It contains two active substances - chloramphenicol and methyluracil.
The instruction "Levomekol" advises to apply on a gauze napkin and so apply to the wound. You can apply the product in a thick layer on the problem area (insect bite).
The price of ointment fluctuates around 150 rubles. Reviews about this tool are only positive. People smear them with not only insect bites that it heals in 2-3 days, but also wounds, abrasions, burns. They say that this ointment is universal and must be in the medicine cabinet.
The drug "Hydrocortisone"
The drug refers to glucocorticosteroids. It has antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties. It is indicated for psoriasis, dermatitis, pruritus, seborrhea and eczema. It is recommended for warty red lichen, neurodermatitis and pathology of the eyelids. Hydrocortisone ointment after insect bites helps. Reviews note that in the latter case, it relieves swelling well, removes itching, redness.
The ointment contains a hormone that belongs to the first category, that is, weak, so it can be used even for children, but for a short time. People indicate that ointment is not effective for bee stings. In general, patients are satisfied with this drug and often use it for insect bites. Recommends this ointment for bites and the famous doctor Komarovsky. It costs between 30-50 rubles.
Ointment "Advantan": instructions for use
Reviews note that ointment with bites acts quickly. Almost instantly removes itching, irritation and inflammation. Relieves swelling.
The ointment contains the active substance - methylprednisolone aceponate. Hormonal It has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. It is indicated for eczema and dermatitis of various origins.
Apply the product in a thin layer on the damaged area once a day. Approved for use by children from 4 months of age. You can not use the medicine for more than two weeks continuously, since it contains a hormone. The ointment is well tolerated by patients and rarely causes side effects.
The cost of Advantan ointment is from 400 to 500 rubles per 15 g, 50 g of the drug are in the range of 1200 rubles.
Menovazin
Another effective remedy for insect bites is Menovazin. The tool is an alcohol solution. It contains three active components - these are:
- menthol;
- benzocaine;
- procaine.
"Menovazin" when it enters the skin begins to cool it, causes a feeling of coolness. It has analgesic properties and relieve itching. It is recommended to use for neuralgia, arthralgia and myalgia. It is used for dermatosis, skin itching.
The drug is applied to the skin 2-3 times a day. Do not use the medicine for more than 1 month.
Reviews about the drug are excellent. People say the tool helps remove insect bites in two days. Quickly relieves itching and anesthetizes. It is noted that the solution is more effective than expensive analogues. The cost of the medicine does not reach 30 rubles.
"Nezulin" from bites
If the child’s site of an insect bite is swollen and reddened, then Nezulin will help. The drug has only natural ingredients:
- extracts of herbs: celandine, plantain, chamomile and licorice;
- essential oils of basil, mint and lavender;
- D-panthenol.
The medicine has an anti-inflammatory effect. Removes allergy symptoms, cools. Soothes and softens the skin. Stimulates cell regeneration, restores. Designed to relieve negative symptoms that appear after insect bites.
The cream is rubbed into the skin. Apply up to four times a day. There is an ointment about 100 rubles.
Reviews about this tool are very different. Most patients note that the ointment with an insect bite is safe and effective, has a natural composition. It helps a lot. It is quickly absorbed. It can be used by children. Another part of the population claims that the ointment is weak and does not help from bites, it has a small tube and is spent uneconomically.
Ointment "Rescuer"
Another effective remedy for insect bites is the ointment “Rescuer”. The preparation contains essential oils, vitamins, sea buckthorn oil, beeswax, naphthalan. It is used externally for various diseases of the skin. Effectively treats diaper rash, deep wounds, heals cracks, burns. It gives a good result in the treatment of dermatitis and dermatoses. Helps in the fight against acne. Removes an itch from an insect bite and an inflammatory process.
The “Rescuer” balm is applied to the injured area and covered with a bandage. As soon as the ointment is absorbed for the first time, it should be applied again. The effect occurs after a few hours.
Balm costs about 100-150 rubles. Reviews about the ointment are only positive. These people believe that this tool should be in every home. The drug treats deep wounds, cuts and bruises. Effective for insect bites. People say that there is no trace of them on the second day of use. With this tool, you do not need to think about how to treat combs for insect bites. There is also a special cream "Rescuer" for children.
Hormonal drug "Akriderm"
With an insect bite, Akriderm ointment also gives a good result. The tool is hormonal. The active substance is betamethasone dipropionate. The drug has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anti-allergic and anti-edematous effects.
Ointment is used to treat various forms of dermatitis, lichen planus, pruritus, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus and insect bites. A small amount of the product is applied to the affected area and rubbed into the skin twice a day. The cost of the drug is within 100 rubles.
Reviews about the ointment say that it acts effectively and quickly heals wounds from insect bites. Edema, redness disappears in 2-3 days. Itching goes away almost instantly. Due to the hormone content, the ointment cannot be used for a long time.
Eplan for insect bites
The Eplan cream gained popularity in the treatment of bites. The drug has an antiseptic effect. It is characterized by wound healing, bactericidal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. Regenerates the skin.
The ointment is designed to treat ulcers on the skin, effective for burns, pyoderma, eczema, ulcers and psoriasis. It gives a good result with furunculosis, insect bites and skin itching. The drug is applied to the problem area several times a day with a thin layer. There is an ointment within 200 rubles.
Reviews about this tool are only good. People are happy with the result that the ointment gives. They note that it helps with wounds, bruises, cuts. Many use it to treat acne. The drug also gives a good effect when biting any insects. Swelling and redness disappear in one day, and on the second day there is no trace of a bite. There is also Eplan in the form of a solution. Judging by the reviews, it acts no less efficiently.
Insect bite protectants
In order not to suffer from insect bites, you need to protect yourself on time. There are many different means for this, these are:
- sprays and aerosols;
- ointments and creams;
- wrist bracelets;
- key rings
- fumigators;
- candles and spirals.
Gardex is the leader in the popularity of insect repellents ; there are remedies for both children and adults. A wide range of similar products are offered by the brands Mosquitall, Raid, Chicco, OFF, Picnic.
Some people use folk remedies to prevent bites. Apply vanilla, cloves, citrus fruits. Essential oils, such as citronella, peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, geranium and others, are considered effective repellents.
Timely precautions will help prevent insect bites and their consequences. Eliminate the need for their treatment.