What should be done if an infant develops extensive redness and swelling after being bitten by insects?
Disease description:
My child just turned one year old. Last night while sleeping, he was bitten by a mosquito, and now there is a large area of redness and swelling around the bite. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
After a baby is bitten by mosquitoes, there may be extensive redness and swelling. First, apply topical ointments locally, such as Bactroban or antipruritic and dehumidifying cream suitable for children. Since extensive redness and swelling following mosquito bites in infants are related not only to inflammation but also to allergic reactions, oral antihistamines such as loratadine or cetirizine may be given to the child.
