Summer is a holiday at the seaside, trips to the forest and fishing, walks in the park. But the big disadvantage of this period is mosquitoes. Moreover, the little bloodsuckers attack people not only on the street, but also in the apartment. A completely painless mosquito bite very often becomes the cause of great discomfort. The reaction of each organism is individual. For some people, the bites go away unnoticed. And some people experience redness, inflammation, swelling and severe itching on their body. The result is long-lasting spots and scars. Therefore, the question of how to get rid of mosquito marks interests many people.
Causes of allergies
Only female mosquitoes attack humans. To reproduce, they need iron and protein contained in the blood. After puncturing the skin, the female injects saliva containing an anticoagulant into the wound. This substance prevents blood clotting, thereby facilitating its absorption. It is to this that the human body reacts as a foreign irritant. The result is redness, swelling, and itching.
On a note!
If mosquito bites were not accompanied by severe itching, then the red spots after them will disappear quite quickly. Scratching the bite site often causes a secondary infection. In addition, spots and scars often remain there. And removing mosquito bite marks requires a lot of time and patience.
Getting rid of traces
Dark spots or scars remain at the site of the bite when a person scratches the wound. Traces remain even for those with delicate skin.
The spots remain until the skin in the affected area is replaced. This takes several months. Some means can help reduce waiting time:
- constant use of a scrub (one of the best is blue clay) speeds up the change and cleansing of the skin;
- Contractubex ointment stimulates cell regeneration and removes small scars;
- Self-tanning or natural tanning conceals dark spots;
- in beauty salons and medical centers they mask or get rid of scars.
How to relieve inflammation
For some people, mosquito bite marks go away for quite a long time: dark spots that appear after scratching wounds and pimples can remain for more than one month. To get rid of bites, you need to use special medications and folk remedies.
On a note!
You cannot mask traces of mosquito attacks with powder or foundation during the inflammatory process. Such actions contribute to clogging of the wound and its decay.
Symptoms
A person is bitten by various insects, so it is important to determine who left the bite. The method of treating the damaged area of skin depends on this.
A mosquito bite causes burning, swelling, redness and itching, which makes a person constantly want to scratch the affected area.
Depending on the individual characteristics of the body, the reaction to the bite may be minimal or absent altogether.
In some people, the bites cause allergies. In case of hypersensitivity, it is recommended to have Prednisolone on hand. If the condition worsens after a bite, you need to administer the medicine intramuscularly, and then call an ambulance.
Histamine is a receptor that causes allergies. The use of antihistamines reduces the risk of allergies after a bite. Recommended drugs:
- Tsetrin,
- Alergomax,
- Tigofast,
- Alercis,
- Cetrinal,
- Altiva,
- Glencet.
Most drugs are tablets or drops. For children, antihistamines are available in syrup form.
Pharmacy products
Preparations for the treatment of mosquito bites
Before trying to remove red spots on the arms, legs, and especially on the face, it is necessary to relieve inflammation and eliminate itching. Irritation, itching and redness will decrease if you wash the affected area with cool water and soap. Then lubricate it with calendula tincture or another alcohol-based solution. Next, you should use any of the following tools.
- Boro Plus - a cream based on extracts of natural herbs (aloe vera, basil, turmeric, margosa) has wound healing, antiseptic and tonic properties. The composition, which does not contain harmful substances, whitens marks well, preventing the development of the inflammatory process and the feeling of itching, relieves irritation and burning. The cream is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of skin 3 times a day. You can use the anti-bite remedy for children and women during pregnancy.
- Tretinoin is an antitumor and anti-inflammatory drug belonging to the retinoid group. The composition helps stimulate the growth and differentiation of epithelial cells. This in turn allows you to quickly get rid of scratch marks and even remove scars. The composition is applied to the affected area once a day (before bedtime). Before using this product, you should consult a specialist and study the available contraindications.
- Bepanten - a cream based on dexpanthenol improves healing and regeneration of the skin. Intended for the treatment of allergic dermatitis, itching, eczema, irritations and skin rashes. Recommended for children of various age groups, including infants. The composition can be applied to the skin several times a day.
- Rescuer is another product that can remove mosquito bite marks on your legs, arms or face. The balm contains purified milk lipids, sea buckthorn, lavender and tea tree oils, as well as echinacea extract and vitamin E. The balm is recommended for use by children, as well as women during pregnancy.
- Zinc ointment has antiseptic, astringent and adsorbing properties, allowing you to quickly get rid of reddish marks after mosquito bites. The ointment can also be used in pediatric practice. The composition is applied in a thin layer to the inflamed area of skin. The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the disease.
Also used to treat bites and eliminate stains are Fenistil gel, Zvezdochka balm, and in case of a severe allergic reaction, Hydrocortisone ointment.
Mosquito protection: what are the different methods?
All mosquito repellents can be divided into:
According to the naturalness of the base
Natural mosquito repellents are based on essential oils, the smell of which repels insects. They are safe for children and adults, but their effect does not last long (for example, Gardex Natural spray against mosquitoes on a natural basis (270-350 rubles), Levrana spray against mosquitoes and insects Citronella Anti-Bug Spray (350-400 rubles) or SIBERINA protective spray against mosquitoes and midges “Carnation and Eucalyptus” (RUB 350-400).
Unnatural products are most often based on the organic compound diethyltoluamide (or DEET). The higher its content in the product, the longer mosquitoes will not approach. Such strong products are not suitable for small children.
Be sure to pay attention to age restrictions when using and buy special children's products with natural ingredients, minimal DEET content or an alternative, less harmful chemical base. And also apply the products only to those places where the instructions allow.
By method of use
Always carefully read the instructions on an unfamiliar mosquito repellent. All kinds of aerosols, lotions, sprays, gels, ointments, creams and emulsions intended for individual use cannot always be applied to the skin - in some cases only to clothing.
There are also products that, on the contrary, attract mosquitoes, moving the danger away from people - it is not recommended to spray them on yourself (unless you dream of multiple bites). And there are those that need to be sprayed around the resting place. (for example, Aerosol Raptor to protect the territory from mosquitoes (300-350 rubles))
There are also ultrasonic repellers (for example, LuazON LRI-17 (RUB 1,300)), devices that release repellent or destructive substances when heated (not only electric, but also camp burning coils). There are also mosquito repellent bracelets.
Examples of products for adults:
- Aerosol Gardex Extreme against all flying blood-sucking insects and ticks - 214 rubles.
- Aerosol OFF! Extreme against mosquitoes and ticks - RUB 149.
- ARGUS EXTREME repellent spray against mosquitoes, ticks, midges, horse flies - 160 rub.
- Spray Reftamid 3 in 1 Maximum - 159 rubles.
Examples of other mosquito repellents:
Mosquito bait
- Mosquito Trap Octenol — 1300 rub.
Bracelets
- Komaroff - 63 rubles.
- "Gardex Baby" with a replaceable cartridge - 562 rubles.
- Gardex Baby mosquito repellent clip with replaceable cartridge — 366 rub.
Fumigators (destruction of harmful insects by exposing them to toxic fumes)
- Aquafumigator Raptor Instant liquidation system - RUB 390.
- Aquafumigator Evil Ted — 450 rub.
- Electric fumigator Raid - 140 rubles.
- Children's fumigator Raptor - 330 rubles.
- Children's fumigator Komarishka for children from birth - 300 rub.
- Mobile fumigator + Thermacell plates - RUB 2,370.
Spirals
- Spiral Raptor - 70 RUR/10 pieces
- FORCE guard spirals - 165 RUR/10 pieces
Folk remedies
If you are not afraid of bright odors, you can lubricate exposed areas of the body with Zvezdochka balm. Mosquitoes will stop being interested in you.
You can make your own mosquito repellent. Here are some simple recipes:
- Mix vanillin and baby cream in a ratio of 1 to 10. And you can smear it on exposed skin.
- Aren't you afraid of the feeling of oily skin? Mix a tablespoon of vegetable oil with 8 drops of essential oil of orange, geranium, mint, tea tree, anise, lavender, cedar. Apply the resulting mixture to exposed areas of the body.
- Mix the juice of one lemon and 10 ml of eucalyptus oil - this can also be used to smear the skin.
- Chop 5 medium cloves of garlic and boil in a glass of water. The resulting brew can be sprayed on clothes or a tent from a spray bottle.
- Fresh sprigs of wormwood and basil will also help repel mosquitoes. You can carry such a bouquet with you around your summer cottage. As a last resort, you can slam the blood-sucking thing with it.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies for mosquito bites
Folk remedies are also capable of removing traces of mosquito attacks, the main advantages of which are safety and accessibility.
- Even ordinary baking soda can remove red spots from the skin. It is enough to mix it with a small amount of water until a mushy mass is obtained. The resulting mixture is applied to the inflamed area of skin and left until completely dry. This procedure can be repeated several times throughout the day.
- There will be no scars left after a mosquito bite if you lubricate the damaged area with an ointment made from essential oils. It is necessary to mix geranium oil (5 parts) with neroli ether (3 parts). The resulting mixture is combined with any face cream available in the house (3 tablespoons). The skin in the bitten areas is treated with this composition several times a day.
- You can use aloe to reduce red spots after mosquito bites. Juice is squeezed from the leaves of the plant, which is used to lubricate inflamed areas of the skin.
- Even toothpaste can get rid of traces of mosquito infestations. It is enough to apply a small amount of it to the reddened area and very soon the itching sensation will significantly decrease.
Seeing a doctor
In some cases, you cannot hesitate and you need to seek medical help. This needs to be done if:
- the whole body is covered with bites;
- after the bite the temperature rose;
- swelling and itching do not disappear after the measures taken;
- redness from a spot more than 5 cm in diameter;
- the mosquito has bitten the eyelid or near it.
The resulting allergies can impair health or cause death, for example, if suffocation occurs.
Scratching the bite site is dangerous - it can get infected. It also leaves scars on the skin that are difficult to get rid of.
Children have delicate skin, and bites sometimes cause suppuration. To avoid such consequences, it is necessary to lubricate the wounds with brilliant green.
How to remove marks from mosquito bites
After the inflammatory process has resolved, you can begin to mask the marks left after a mosquito bite. To do this, it is better to use a foundation, which is applied in a thin layer to the skin. After which the treated area can be covered with powder. A small mark from a mosquito bite can be easily masked with a special pencil that neutralizes the red color. To prevent stains from mosquito bites from darkening, you must use a sunscreen that blocks UV rays. Also, during evening walks, when visiting forests and bodies of water, do not forget to use mosquito protection.
Method 1: Protective clothing
This does not have to be overalls, but when planning a walk in the forest or to a pond, you should think about clothes made of thick fabric that cover the surfaces of the body as much as possible. Of course, in extreme heat and for beach leisure, this method is not suitable, but for an evening walk in the forest it’s fine.
How to dress for the forest - basic rules:
- choose high shoes so that you can tuck your trousers into them (rubber boots are optimal);
- It’s also better to choose high socks;
- all buttons and zippers must be fastened completely (including buttons on the cuffs);
- be sure to wear a hat.
When traveling to a pond, keep in mind that horseflies are especially attracted to bright colors; choose clothes in neutral tones.
