Mosquito bites on the skin of an adult or child

Each person has been subjected to various kinds of midges more than once in his life: mosquitoes, gadflies, midges and flies. In some, the bite did not cause any unpleasant consequences; others even needed medical assistance. Often, children have an unforeseen reaction to mosquito bites, as their immune system cannot adequately deal with the foreign agent entering the blood.

Features of mosquito bites

The insect, piercing the skin of the victim, injects saliva with blood-thinning enzymes and substances like light painkillers. So nature helps live and breed mosquitoes. For humans, these substances are foreign, so the body responds with an allergic reaction.

The man does not immediately feel the bites of mosquitoes on the skin. When pain appears, then the mosquito is either killed, or it manages to fly away, without completing the meal, to a new victim. In place of the bite occurs blisterburning and itching. Then appears edemawhich can slowly increase in size up to 2-3 cm. If a person is not allergic and he is not hypersensitive, then the swelling disappears in a few days. The photo of the bite clearly demonstrates the consequences of the blood sucking attacks.

Causes of Allergy

There are cases when an adult or child develops an acute allergic reaction to bites. There are several reasons for this:

• heredity - there are allergies in the family;
• hypersensitivity - as a result of malnutrition (internal pollution of the body with food dyes, flavors, chemical additives), the presence of certain diseases or environmental pollution;
• Immediate response of the immune system to an alien protein.

In the presence of such reasons, the human body of any age, especially children, can give a strong immune response.

Allergic reaction to mosquito bites

Characteristic signs of an allergic reaction

A local allergic reaction occurs in any person to external exposure. This is a protective function of the body. But allergies to mosquito bites can manifest themselves in varying degrees of severity:

• Edema in the form of a red, painful swelling reaches 10 cm. In its place, a huge blister may appear. This inflammation takes a long time.
• Hives. A large area of ​​the body is covered with blisters of red color, which cause severe itching.
• Runny nose, tearing, pain in the eyes.
• Temperature risechills
• Quincke swelling. It is characterized by the rapid manifestation of a symptom.

The reaction of each person is manifested in different ways. In one it is mild, in another there is anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal. To prevent this, it is necessary to take an antihistamine in a timely manner. You should also carry out preventive measures.You can find out what actions should be taken by watching a video with Dr. Komarovsky.

Important!

There is a possibility that an infection will develop at the site of a mosquito bite due to scratching. This is especially true for children. Therefore, mosquito bites cause them great danger.

For severe manifestations of allergy, urgent medical care is necessary, as independent non-professional actions can lead to sad consequences.

What a mosquito bite looks like

Typically, the site of the lesion appears as a red dot, around which an inflamed, rounded area forms. This zone itch much, the temperature of this part of the body rises, an adult or a child feels pain.

In the absence of allergies or hypersensitivity, all these symptoms disappear in a few days. The most important thing is not to comb the place of a mosquito bite, otherwise the swelling will increase in size. In addition, when combing a bite an infection can be introduced into the wound that will cause suppuration, severe inflammation, which requires drug treatment or even surgery to remove the pus.

The most difficult thing is with children. A single mosquito bite is not so painfully perceived by a child. But if the baby was bitten by insects, then it becomes restless and it is very difficult to keep it from scratching. In this case, you must apply any remedy for bites for childrenallowed in pediatrics to relieve itching. From folk remedies recommended soda solution. The child will cease to pay attention to swelling on the body. After a day or two, everything will come down, there can be only a small red dot on the skin, which will soon disappear. Photos of mosquito bites in children are presented below.

Mosquito bites in children

If the rash appears accompanied by unusual symptoms, you need to sound the alarm. These dangerous manifestations include:

• sharp rise in temperature;
• general weakness;
• severe pain when touching the inflamed areas;
• swelling of eyes, face;
• difficulty breathing.

In some cases, you may experience a cough, lack of appetite, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

Important!

These symptoms require medical intervention. We need to urgently call an ambulance to take the necessary measures in time and avoid serious health consequences. This applies not only to children.In the presence of such a reaction in an adult, he will also need emergency help.

The effects of various insect bites

The reaction of the body to insect bites

Not only mosquitoes bite. There is a huge detachment of insects that are ready to eat human blood. According to the severity of the reaction and the effects of mosquito poison on the body of an adult and a child, all bites can be divided into three categories.

1. The first is the easiest. People often overlook single ant bites or midges. Only a red dot or slight redness can remain on the skin.
2. The second is still light, but very noticeable effects of insect bites: mosquitoes, a flea, bed bugs, lice. One-time attacks of bloodsuckers do not cause an acute reaction. But all these representatives of the parasites do not attack one by one, but usually await the victim in the community of their relatives. Numerous mosquito bites cause severe itching. Combed wounds start to bleed, become inflamed even more, purulent processes, allergic reactions and fever may begin. Children are particularly affected by the weakness of the immune system.
3. The third is the most pronounced degree of reaction and the consequences of an insect attack. As a result of the bite, a sharp pain occurs, overflowing swelling and redness of the skin are formed. A severe allergic reaction to anaphylactic shock may occur. Therefore, beware of insect bites like mosquitoes, gadflies, hornets, wasps, the beessome tropical dangerous antsriders Even single bites can be life-threatening, especially for children. In these cases it is necessary to urgently seek medical help.

Warm sunny spring and hot summer beckons to the water, outdoor recreation. But in order for walks not to end with health troubles, you need to be careful and watch your kids closely. In the forest and near the river is better to use protective funds for children. Also available mosquito repellents for children under one year old. It is advisable to always carry with you a first-aid kit in which first-aid drugs are collected. Then nothing can darken a merry holiday in the circle of relatives and friends. Parents should know what the consequences for children can be after a mosquito bite.

The video will help to better understand what kind of allergy a child may have.

Important!

If a person knows about the tendency of his body to allergic reactions, you should definitely take care of treatment methods and preventive measures. Going to a picnic, he should have special mosquito repellent: lotions, creams that are applied to the skin. Out of clothes, it is better to give preference to light items of clothing. For long hikes in the forest are available protective suits for children and adults. In the first-aid kit should be antihistamines. In an apartment or house windows and doors are equipped mosquito nets.