Insect bite
Treat mosquito bites: This helps against the excruciating itching
They are incredibly annoying: mosquitoes have high season at the latest in summer. One stab is sufficient and we have to scratch ourselves permanently. We show you how to relieve the symptoms.
There are many theories about why some people are stung more often than others. Sometimes the body odor is named as the main reason, another time it is the blood group and then the body temperature should be to blame for the fact that mosquitoes prefer certain victims. Either way, it is uncomfortable for those affected when they are stung: The anticoagulant fabric that the mosquito sprays into the puncture site is caused by an allergic reaction – itching, redness and swelling are the excruciating consequence. Thanks to research, however, there are promising products these days that counteract the typical symptoms.
These products help with mosquito bites
1. The electronic stitch healer
With this device, it does not matter whether they have been stung by a mosquito or a wasp, a hornet or brake – the electronic stenger healer should provide relief for all insect bites. And that without chemistry, but with the help of local heat. And this is how it works: The ceramic contact area is placed on the stitch and activated for three (in children) or six seconds (in adults). During this time, the stick healer heats up to approx. 51 degrees Celsius and thus destroys part of the enzymes that trigger the itching and other symptoms.
Due to the stitch of a mosquito, our body pours out histamine and thus triggers an allergic reaction (including strong itching). In order to counteract this, there are freely selling products such as the Fenistil gel, which contain the active ingredient dimetinenmaleat: an antihistamine that relieves the typical symptoms after a bite attack. The gel also has a cooling effect on the burning area – this is intended to decrease possible swelling and pain faster.
These are grid -like plasters made of polyester and polyurethane: two skin -friendly materials that are particularly resistant, water -repellent and breathable at the same time. The special thing about the cross tapes is that they are not stretchy – this slightly raised the first skin layer for every movement, which leads to minimal stimuli that activate the self -healing process in the body. In other words, the itching and swelling decrease. And without the use of pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Especially with strong swelling, mosquito bites can also be cooled – it is best to use a cooling pad to relieve the itching. However, make sure that the compress does not come into contact with the skin directly, otherwise frostbite may occur. Wrap the cooling pad in an ordinary tea towel beforehand before put it on the mosquito bite. Depending on which body region is affected, there are different sizes for treatment. Incidentally, the compresses can also be heated.
Medicines against mosquito bites that find a place in their pocket or handbags are also well suited for on the go. In any case, it is important that these contain chamomile or aloe vera – the plant has a calming effect on irritated skin. If you are stung by a mosquito, you can do this Use or also Autan acute: a cooling gel that is equally suitable for the body and face.
Well -tried home remedy against mosquito bites
- Tip 1: Just as the stitch healer combats the itching with heat, you can also treat the stitch with an ordinary teaspoon: Heat it briefly with a lighter and then hold it onto the affected area. The heat from the secretion of the mosquito is destroyed and the symptoms are relieved. However, you should exercise caution: If the spoon is heavily heated, you can burn yourself!
- Tip 2: Even in grandmother, mosquito bites have been treated with onions: Cut a normal dining onions into half and rub a half over the affected area – the sulfur contained in the onion juice has an antibacterial effect and relieves the pain or helps to reduce swelling. However, you also have to accept that you will smell a little after onion.
- Tip 3: Last but not least, there is a tried and tested remedy that is supposed to help against mosquito bites that we can always use at any time and at any time: our saliva. He is also said to have an antibacterial effect – but in such a low concentration that they have to use an enormous amount of spit to relieve the pain. But it doesn’t hurt to cover a stitch with saliva to cool the wound.
That’s why we shouldn’t scratch ourselves constantly
Already in childhood we learn that we should not scratch ourselves, even if the mosquito bite is unbearable. Because the fact is: If you indulge in the temptation to scratch the irritated place, the relief only stops briefly – after that, the itching becomes even stronger and the swelling is worse because the body releases even more histamines due to overextress.
In addition, a mosquito bite can encapsulate. This means that if you scratch too often and too much on it, small histiocytomes (i.e. nodules) are formed under the skin. These appear as red dots on the skin, which in the worst case no longer go away and still remain if the mosquito bite is no longer visible.
Apart from that, the wound can ignite like any other if they can scratch it for so long until dirt particles or bacteria can penetrate the skin. If an infection occurs, the pain is significantly worse than with an ordinary mosquito bite. In this case, only one cortisone ointment or even an antibiotic helps.
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Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
