Few things are more annoying than the itching and scratches that come with mosquito bites. When a mosquito bites us, it gives us an itch due to the residual saliva left when the insect is given a feast with our blood! Fortunately, we will today discuss that how to get rid of mosquito bites. When summer arrives and we spend more time outdoors, those who also arrive without being invited to our activities are mosquitoes. And not just during the day, as they can keep us from catching an eye all night because of their buzzing close to our ears. They really are very annoying. And it seems that nothing and nobody can stop them. In the following article, you will find how to get rid of mosquito bites to prevent the area from becoming infected.
Why mosquito does a bite itch?
This is so because the saliva that uses this insect at the moment of nailing its sting and sucking the blood causes us allergy. Then, the area becomes inflamed and leaves us a rash of reddish colour that pits us a lot. It is good to know also that only female mosquitoes are stinging and they do so to many people and even animals throughout the day. This does not mean that your bites can cause disease in all cases. Most of the time, they only cause minor irritation. What if, is very annoying and does not let us think about anything else. We just want to scratch ourselves. But the problem is that this is worse because we can infect the area or irritate, even more, preventing the body from taking its own way to remove that harmful agent and heal the wound produced by the sting.
How to get rid of mosquito bites:
- The first advice then is not to scratch. No matter how desperate it may be, keep busy so you do not think about how the itch that the mosquito has left you. If you cannot avoid it, then place a gauze or bandage to protect (this will also help you not to infect the wound with the dust, for example).
- Second, always keep the area clean and dry. Wash the infected area with plenty of water and neutral soap (white). This will remove the saliva from the mosquito that has produced the irritation and allow the wound to heal faster.
- Then, if the itching is too unbearable, you can place an ice cube on the bite, for no more than 30 seconds, so that the skin does not burn. If you want to leave it longer, you will have to wrap the ice in a plastic bag or cloth. This will help you not only control the itching, but it will also reduce the swelling.
If you have been chopped many times in different parts of the body, you can do one last step: fill the tub with water and add a few tablespoons of oats, Epsom salts or baking soda. Immerse the parts where you have been bitten for a few minutes. The effect is astounding.
Remedies for how to get rid of mosquito bites:
Following are the ways of how to get rid of mosquito bites. Take a note on to it;
- Vinegar:
When you first notice the sting, put some vinegar on the rash that forms. If you have many pickets, get a bath with very hot water in a tub with 2 1/2 cups of vinegar. Personally, I recommend using organic apple cider vinegar.
- Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is another formidable remedy for mosquito bites, as well as for many other ailments. Not only will it relieve the itching and swelling of the picket, it will also serve to heal the wound. You can use the fresh gelatin of an aloe plant directly on the picket or also the organic juice of aloe. Both work very well to give relief.
- A Dry Bar of Soap:
Another remedy for mosquito pickets is to rub a dry bar of soap directly into the site. This will give temporary relief to the itching. Remember to wash well once the itching has subsided.
- Baking Soda and Water:
Another simple remedy for mosquito bites is to form a thick paste with baking soda and water. Apply this paste generously over the affected area. You will feel the swelling and itching diminish in a short time.
- Onion:
In addition to making you cry, a slice of fresh onion can also relieve the burning of the picket. Simply place the slice in the affected area for several minutes until the itching disappears. Be sure to wash the area nicely after you have done this.
- Toothpaste:
One quick remedy for mosquito bites is to rub the area with a small amount of natural or neem-based mint toothpaste. Allow the paste to dry and keep it in the affected site as long as you want.
- Unfinished Honey:
Simply take a small amount of honey and apply it directly to the picket. Honey also has antimicrobial properties that can serve to prevent infections.
- Lemons:
It is best to apply a small amount of lime juice directly to the pickets. Lemon juice is also good. Also rub the lemon or lime peel on the picket helps, but prefer to use the juice. This also helps the wound not get infected with the dirt that may be on the nails.
- Essential Oils:
There are many essential oils that can give temporary relief to mosquito bites. My favourites are tree tea, rosemary, neem, lavender, witch hazel and cedar oil. Take a small amount and dilute it with water, then apply directly to the picket.
- Pasta with Salt:
Mix fine-grained salt with little water until it forms a thick paste. Apply this paste with salt directly to the picket. Use Himalayan salt and it works well, but also serves iodized salt. The important thing is to make sure it is well ground.
- Garlic:
Try rubbing a small amount of raw garlic in the wound. You may feel a bit of burning, but then you should experience total relief. Do not use with my children and it is good to be careful when using this natural remedy precisely because it burns. The smell of garlic (and neem) will also serve to repel the mosquitoes and avoid the pickets.
