How to smear mosquito bites

Mosquitoes and midges - one of the most annoying and annoying insects in the summer. And if the attacks of the former consist in puncture of the skin and exhaustion of blood, then the attack of the latter ends in damage to the entire area of ​​the skin, resulting in a noticeable swelling. Also mosquito bites accompanied by intolerable itching, as a result of intense combing damaged areas probable risk of infection. To prevent such undesirable consequences, it is important to timely treat the bite site with a special tool.

Medicinal ointments, creams and gels

Medicines will help relieve the unpleasant sensation of itching, swelling and the inflammatory process resulting from mosquito bites. remedies for mosquito and midge bites. Such ointments or creams are easy to purchase in the pharmacy network. However, not all of them are safe: some of them have a hormonal basis, which is caused by many side effects and limitations. Therefore, this kind of drugs can not be attributed to universal.

Means for external use are in the form of:

• ointments, the texture of which is characterized by viscosity, slow absorption and a longer effect;
• gels, which are characterized by a lower concentration of fat, faster absorption and the absence of greasy marks on the skin and clothing;
• creams with antipruritic and moisturizing properties of the skin.

Well-known brand means:

• Gardex - ointment for relieving symptoms allergies after mosquito attack. Reduces the manifestation of pain, reduces swelling and itching.
• Mosquitol - a gel that contains menthol, chamomile extract, dexpanthenol and silver ions. It has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory properties, practically has no restrictions in use.
• Hydrocortisone ointmentAdvantan is an equally effective ointment. However, due to the presence of hormonal components in the composition of these agents, they should be used with extreme caution.

Argus

Soothing gel has a multicomponent composition. As active substances are used:

• extracts of chamomile, dandelion and calendula;
• essential oils of eucalyptus, lemon and mint;
• antiseptic allontoin, menthol and aloe juice;
• d-panthenol (vitamin B group).

Thanks to which the drug has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. Argus gel is effective after mosquito bites (mosquitoes), horseflies and midges, nettle burns and jellyfish. Menthol in the composition provides a pleasant cooling effect. Tuba (50 g) costs about 80 p.

Golden Star

Anoint mosquito bite You can even know the Golden Star balm, known since Soviet times, which has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anesthetic properties. The ointment contains exclusively natural components: mint, camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil. Due to the rich concentrated odor, balm can be used for preventive purposes to prevent attacks of mosquitoes, midges or horseflies.

Balm Asterisk applied to the bite site with light tangential movements 3-4 times a day.The composition is not recommended for children under 3 years of age, people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as with pustular skin diseases and violations of its integrity. With caution, the ointment is used during pregnancy and lactation.

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Affordable cost is another advantage of this tool. The Golden Star Balsam is in the range of 50-70 rubles.

Fenistil

This gel is characterized by a rapid anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect due to the content of dimethindene in it. This component plays the role of a blocker of histamine H1 receptors, which are the cause of pain and intolerable itching. The composition also helps to reduce irritation and relieve swelling after a mosquito bite.

Fenistil gel apply 2-4 times a day with light massage movements. With extreme caution, the medicine should be used during breastfeeding, as well as in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. Estimated cost of the product is 350 rubles.

Rescuer

The ointment Rescuer is very popular. It is intended for relieve itching, puffiness and other manifestations of allergies after mosquito bites. The product based on natural ingredients is safe because it does not have antibiotics or hormones in its composition. The composition of the ointment includes: olive and sea buckthorn oil, calendula extract, vitamins A and E, as well as refined naphthalan oil and wax.

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Rescue ointment promotes rapid regeneration of the affected areas of the epidermis, effectively prevents the appearance of puffiness and blisters. It can be used by women during pregnancy and children. The product is applied to clean and dry skin 3 times a day with smooth tangential movements. The price of a tube of 30 g is about 75-100 rubles.

Epidel

One of the most effective drugs that relieve itching, inflammation and swelling after mosquito bites is Epidel cream. It is created on the basis of pimecrolimus (10 mg in 1 g of cream). However, experts recommend using this tool only for severe allergies, which were caused by bites of annoying insects.

Treatment of mosquito bites in children and adults carried out long courses of 3 months. The cream is applied 2 or more times a day. When applied to Epidel, adverse reactions in the form of burning, rash, dry skin, boils and herpetic eruptions are possible. The tool can not be used when there is suspicion of the development of a fungal or bacterial infection in the wound.

The price of Epidel cream in the region of 800-900 rubles.

Folk remedies

Safety and the absence of age restrictions are different folk remedies. Slow action is their main drawback. Lubricate the bite site:

• Lavender or tea tree oil. In order not to provoke a chemical burn, it should be mixed with equal amounts of shea or grape seed base oil. Then the resulting mixture to treat the inflamed area.
• Aloe leaf. It is cut along and held along the focus of inflammation with the soft side. To relieve itching and swelling, it is enough to treat the damaged area of ​​the skin several times a day.
• A solution of brilliant green. To relieve itching, the procedure is repeated 2 times a day.
• The place of cut previously cut potatoes. Processing is carried out as itching 5-6 times a day.
• Juice of parsley, plantain or bird cherry. To relieve pain and itching, you can also apply a mass of crushed plants to the affected areas or soda solution.
• Apple cider vinegar. It is necessary to generously apply the product to the affected area or apply a cotton swab moistened with vinegar for 2-3 minutes.

To alleviate the torment caused by mosquito bites, you can use both pharmacy and home remedies. However, with the appearance of massive edema, nausea, vomiting, fever after insect attack and other symptoms of malaise, you must urgently consult a doctor.