What should I do if I experience severe itching after being bitten by mites?
Disease description:
I am a 23-year-old male. Recently, as the weather has become increasingly hot, mites have become more prevalent. I would like to know what to do if experiencing severe itching after being bitten by mites.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Itching after mite bites can be relieved by the following measures:
1. Skin cleansing: Clean the bitten area with normal saline, running water, anti-mite soap, or sulfur soap to quickly remove residual allergens from the skin surface, which helps alleviate itching.
2. Topical medications: Apply calamine lotion, menthol calamine lotion, halometasone cream, or similar ointments. These medications have cooling, astringent, anti-itching, and heat-dissipating effects and can effectively relieve itching. If necessary, antihistamines or corticosteroid medications may be used under a doctor's guidance.
3. Oral medications: If itching is severe, oral antiallergic medications such as loratadine or cetirizine can be taken to relieve itching and allergic reactions.
4. Cold compress: Apply a cold compress to the bitten area using a wet towel or ice pack to help relieve itching and pain.
5. Dietary considerations: Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. Consume more vegetables and fruits, and maintain a light diet to help reduce inflammatory responses and itching sensations in the body.
