Can calamine lotion be used for mosquito bites in toddlers?
Disease description:
Summer has recently arrived, and my baby is frequently bitten by mosquitoes. We have a bottle of calamine lotion at home—can it be used for mosquito and insect bites in toddlers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gan Liqiang
Calamine lotion can be used for mosquito bites in toddlers. Its primary function is to relieve itching. When itching occurs after a mosquito bite, calamine lotion can be applied to the affected area to alleviate discomfort. However, calamine lotion only provides antiseptic and antibacterial effects. If an allergic reaction develops—such as skin swelling or hives—after a mosquito bite, erythromycin ointment should be applied following calamine lotion for treatment.
