Contents:
- Medical Video: 10 Bug Bites You Should Be Able to Identify
- Why can red bumps arise after being bitten by a mosquito?
- How do you get rid of mosquito bites?
- 1. Wash with water and soap
- 2. Apply with oil or vitamin E cream
- 3. Use a fruit mask
- 4. Use the cream from the doctor
Medical Video: 10 Bug Bites You Should Be Able to Identify
Itchy due to being bitten by a mosquito, it really sucks. Not to mention the appearance of the bump is very disturbing appearance. So, is there a way to get rid of mosquito bites that seem to disturb this view?
Why can red bumps arise after being bitten by a mosquito?
Not many know that those who like to bite humans are only female mosquitoes. Nutrition in our blood becomes a good food for future children.
Now after stabbing the skin with the tip of the sharp snout, the mosquito will release saliva to keep the blood from quickly clumping so it is easier to suck. The mosquito saliva contains foreign enzymes and proteins that are considered harmful by our body. In an effort to eradicate the foreign substance, the immune system will produce large amounts of histamine.
Excess histamine levels in the body will increase blood flow and the number of white blood cells around the area of mosquito bites. The result is inflammation and swelling of the skin, typical of mosquito bites.
How do you get rid of mosquito bites?
Spots or red bumps on the skin after being bitten by a mosquito are a reasonable reaction. Unfortunately, the itching sometimes can be very annoying, which eventually makes you constantly scratch it.
In fact, scratching the skin that has been exposed to mosquito bites can actually make it more itchy and cause difficult wounds to disappear. Especially if you have sensitive skin.
But don't worry! Follow the steps below to get rid of bumps on mosquito bites quickly:
1. Wash with water and soap
As soon as a bump has been bitten by a mosquito, wash the red bump area with soap and warm water. You can also apply cold compresses (put some ice cubes into plastic and wrap them with a thin towel) on your skin to help relieve the itching.
You can also use painkillers, antihistamines, or anti-itch creams that are sold freely to relieve the itching. The faster you treat the bite marks, the less likely the scars appear and are more easily removed.
2. Apply with oil or vitamin E cream
After that,continue by applying oil or cream containing vitamin E at least twice a day. Vitamin E can reduce redness while accelerating healing of skin irritation.
If at home there is no vitamin E cream, you can use honey. The natural anti-inflammatory properties of honey can also help heal wounds, reduce inflammation, and prevent infection. Do not leave the honey too long on the skin. After feeling long enough, immediately rinse thoroughly.
Another alternative is to routinely apply aloe gel that has been shown to reduce inflammation, soothe itchy skin, and speed healing.
3. Use a fruit mask
If not treated properly, mosquito bites can darken like acne scars. You can help prevent skin discoloration in mosquito bites by using natural masks from tomatoes, lemons, or finely ground papaya. The content of these fruits is believed to brighten the skin. Choose only one fruit, and apply the mask twice a day for about 10 minutes.
4. Use the cream from the doctor
If the bite size is large enough, causing a wound, causing a rather discolored skin discoloration, or not being treated with the home methods above, the doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid cream or retinoid to remove mosquito bites on your skin.
