How to relieve itching and swelling from a mosquito bite
Disease description:
These past two days in the countryside, there have been a lot of mountain mosquitoes here; their bites cause significant swelling, and I was wondering if there are any effective methods to relieve the itching and reduce the swelling?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Hello, after being bitten by mosquitoes, you can apply products such as cooling oil, essential balm, or mosquito repellent lotion to relieve itching. These products contain ingredients like mint, eucalyptus oil, and camphor, which can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, provide a cooling sensation, and alleviate itching. However, these ingredients may stimulate the central nervous system and should be used with caution by pregnant women and children. Generally, essential balm is suitable for individuals over one month of age. As an alternative, you can use natural aloe vera gel: cut a small piece of aloe vera and apply the juice directly to the affected area to reduce swelling and itching. I hope my answer helps you. Wishing you good health.
