What should I do if a mosquito bite turns black?
Disease description:
I am 22 years old this year. Recently, I was bitten by a mosquito, and afterward my skin began to darken. I would like to know what to do about skin darkening following a mosquito bite.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Skin darkening after an insect bite requires prompt disinfection and anti-infective treatment. If the wound turns black, it may result from inflammation, infection, or an allergic reaction triggered by the insect’s secretions entering the wound. After an insect bite, patients should maintain proper skin hygiene and clean and disinfect any broken skin. Should patients develop abnormal symptoms such as skin darkening, they should seek medical attention promptly to prevent systemic spread of toxins via the bloodstream.
