What should I do if my baby's face swells a lot after being bitten by a mosquito?
Disease description:
My daughter is 2 years old. Her face was bitten by a mosquito and is now very swollen. I would like to ask, what should I do if a baby's face becomes significantly swollen after a mosquito bite?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
When a baby's face swells significantly after a mosquito bite, parents can take the following measures to relieve the symptoms:
1. Cold compress: Apply an ice pack or a cold towel gently to the bite area to help constrict local blood vessels and reduce swelling and pain. Be careful not to apply cold compresses for too long to avoid freezing the baby's skin.
2. Clean the affected area: Wash the bite site with clean water or mild soap and water to remove residual mosquito saliva and reduce skin irritation.
3. Medication: If the baby has a severe allergic reaction to the mosquito bite, antihistamine medications such as desonide cream can be used under a doctor's guidance to alleviate redness, swelling, and itching.
4. Avoid scratching: Parents should closely monitor the baby to prevent scratching the bite area, which may worsen symptoms or lead to infection.
5. Prevent infection: If signs of infection appear at the bite site, such as increased redness, swelling, pain, or fever, seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment with antibiotics or other medications as needed.
