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Mosquito Bites, Itching. How To Prevent This?

I keep getting bite by mosquitoes I think everywhere. they are bites that swell up really big and itch a lot. I used bug spray and that never seems to help. I even wear long sleeves and pants and still seem to find bites on my legs and arms. Why do I keep getting bit, and how can I prevent it? Also I am from California but go to school in Florida and whenever I come back to Florida I get bit A LOT all over my body
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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Hi.You can try mosquito repellent creams.You can apply to exposed parts especially arms and legs after taking bath(before you travel).Most of the creams are available over the counter.However very rarely they might causes itching, redness.You can try applying moisturizer at home.Hope this helps.Take care.
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Mosquito Bites, Itching. How To Prevent This?

Hi.You can try mosquito repellent creams.You can apply to exposed parts especially arms and legs after taking bath(before you travel).Most of the creams are available over the counter.However very rarely they might causes itching, redness.You can try applying moisturizer at home.Hope this helps.Take care.