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How To Treat Mosquito Bites On Skin?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: I now have up to mosquito bites how do i treat these XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Self resolving. Symptomatic treatment. Preventive measures

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

i read your question and i understand your concern. Most of the mosquito bites sel f resolve and do not even leave a bump behind. If it is bothering you or itching then then you can apply topical hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to bites. A cold pack or baggie filled with crushed ice may help, too. If there is itching or persistence then taking an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), loratadine (Claritin) or cetirizine (Zyrtec) may ease your body's response.

More focus on precautionary measures. Mosquito repellents, protective clothes and netting etc helps. If you develop fever etc or rigors and chills then talk to your doctor for prophylaxis antimalarial. if the bump persists then talk to your doctor for other possible causes.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Practicing since :2012

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How To Treat Mosquito Bites On Skin?

Brief Answer: Self resolving. Symptomatic treatment. Preventive measures Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking i read your question and i understand your concern. Most of the mosquito bites sel f resolve and do not even leave a bump behind. If it is bothering you or itching then then you can apply topical hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to bites. A cold pack or baggie filled with crushed ice may help, too. If there is itching or persistence then taking an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), loratadine (Claritin) or cetirizine (Zyrtec) may ease your body's response. More focus on precautionary measures. Mosquito repellents, protective clothes and netting etc helps. If you develop fever etc or rigors and chills then talk to your doctor for prophylaxis antimalarial. if the bump persists then talk to your doctor for other possible causes. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. regards Khan