Shop and folk remedies for mosquito bites and blackflies
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- Mosquito bite treatment
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- Folk remedies for mosquito bites and blackflies
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- Products from mosquito bites
A remedy for mosquito bites and midges eliminates itching, redness, swelling, promotes healing of the epidermis within a week. Mosquito bites and attacks on midges do not require long-term therapy, it is enough to use any antiseptic, provide first aid. The exception is a strong allergic reaction that develops in young children, in adults with weak immunity.
Allergy symptoms
The response to the ingress of insect saliva, damage to the skin is always expressed:
- reddening;
- slight swelling, itching;
- blistering.
In the normal response of immunity, the size of a mosquito bite does not exceed 1 cm in diameter, and midges - 5 mm. Itching, swelling pass after first aid.
On a note!
With severe allergies, the symptoms are exacerbated. Mosquito bites, midges are accompanied by swelling, redness of the epidermis, large spots, rashes, seals, unpleasant itch. It is necessary to use drugs with antihistamine, antiallergic effect.
Actions after mosquito attacks, midges
Initially, you need to treat the wound, wash off the remnants of insects. Means after mosquitoes and midges bites are selected depending on the conditions in which a person is - at home, in nature, far from civilization, in the city.
- The wound must be washed with water of any temperature. To relieve swelling and redness It is recommended to hold the affected place under a stream of cold water. To improve the efficiency of the method, take soap. You can leave the foam for 5 minutes, then rinse well.
- Disinfect with medical alcohol, a preparation containing it. Great for relieving itching, irritation tincture of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn, calendula.
- Far from civilization, as an antiseptic after mosquito bites, midges are saliva. It is necessary to foment a finger, to anoint the affected place. If necessary, repeat after 5 minutes. Upon returning home, lubricate the wound with alcohol.
- Helps against mosquito bites and midges application of compresses based on medicinal herbs, wiping. Emergency help - a slice of lemon, potatoes, juice of cucumber, parsley, onion, celandine, vodka, kefir.
On a note!
After treatment of the affected areas, itching disappears, edema disappears. The epidermis is gradually restored during the week. Mosquito bites heal longer, it will take several treatments with an antiseptic or the use of special pharmaceutical preparations.
Folk treatment for mosquitoes, midges
To eliminate the unpleasant symptoms, accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis, it is recommended to use folk remedies for the bites of midges and mosquitoes.
- Compresses.A decoction of medicinal herbs impregnated with gauze, cotton wool, a piece of bandage, applied to the affected place for 20 minutes. Repeat the manipulation in the first days up to 3 times. To prepare you need to pour a tablespoon of potion with 200 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Effective remedy - infusion of chamomile, St. John's wort, thyme, calendula, peppermint, lemon balm, valerian, motherwort, thistle, hawthorn,
- Widely applied mosquito essential oils. Quickly eliminate unpleasant symptoms, soothe the skin, promote healing. For medicinal purposes, used tea tree oil, calendula, sea buckthorn, olives. Lubricated to a point up to 5 times per day.
- Vegetable, fruit juices. Place the bites wipe with fresh slices or squeeze the juice. Well helps juice potato, carrot, beetroot, cucumber, parsley, onion, lemon, orange, grapefruit. Treat the epidermis up to 4 times per day.
- Plants. Strong antiseptic - aloe juice. Cut the leaf lengthwise, apply to the bite or wipe well. To increase the effectiveness, it is initially recommended to put aloe in the fridge for 5-15 minutes.In the wild, you can use the juice of plantain, dandelion, celandine.
- Home remedy. The traditional way to remove unpleasant symptoms - baking soda. For cooking pasta add a minimum amount of water, mixed, applied to the affected area, left to dry. The tar tar soap is left for 10 minutes, washed off. Wipe the wound with hydrogen peroxide, ammonia. In a glass of water, add 1 teaspoon of table, apple bite, used for wiping compresses.
Important!
Contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance, which rarely happens.
Means in the pharmacy for mosquito bites, midges
They are selected individually depending on the clinical picture. To speed up the recovery of the epidermis, it is recommended to use homeopathic remedies. To stop an allergic reaction, antihistamines are used to lubricate the skin, ingestion, as well as anti-allergic ointments. In the presence of a secondary infection - suppuration, sores, use local antibiotics.
- Homeopathy.Natural composition, made on the basis of oils, plant extracts. The base is lanolin, vaseline, wax, glycerin. Apply from 1 to 5 times per day. Eliminate itching, swelling, redness, swelling, irritation, accelerate tissue regeneration. The epidermis is restored after mosquito bites in 3 days, midges - 7 days. Effective means - balm asterisk, Komareks, cream off, gel Moskitol, Arnica. Price range of 50-300 rubles.
- Antihistamines. Eliminate unpleasant symptoms almost immediately after application. Active ingredients are substances that can inhibit the production of histamine, which causes allergic reaction after mosquito bites. Additional components moisturize the epidermis, provide optimal conditions for speedy recovery. Apply the product should be a thin layer, dotted twice a day. The duration of therapy depends on the complexity of the symptoms. Therapy lasts no more than 3 days. Effective drugs - Fenistil gel, Soventol, Psilo-Balsam, Bamylin, Nezulin. The cost of 150-300 rubles.
- Hydrocortisone. Hormonal agent intended for the treatment of severe allergic reactions with a bright clinical picture.The active ingredient is a substance from the group of glucocorticosteroids. Eliminate the symptoms of allergies in 5 minutes. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas. In the first days, apply twice, then 1 time before bedtime. The duration of therapy for mosquito bites 3, maximum 5 days, midges - up to 10 days. The maximum course of therapy for children is 7 days. Hormonal drugs have age restrictions, the information is specified in the instructions. Advantan, Hydrocortisone ointment, Elokom, Triderm, Betamethasone. The cost of medicines from 150 to 600 rubles.
- Antibiotics. It is advisable to use in the presence of obvious signs of accession of a secondary infection - suppuration, sores. Bacteria get injured combing, the situation is more typical of children. Apply local antibiotics or combination drugs containing the hormonal component, antimicrobial. Stops inflammation, eliminates painful symptoms, restores the epidermis. Spread a thin layer 1-2 times a day. Effective means - ointment Ftorokort, cream Elokom, Flutsinar, Baneotsin, Salicylic ointment. The cost of 100 to 500 rubles.
Important!
Hormonal agents, antibiotics are prescribed individually, expert advice is required. Do not use on open wounds with bleeding.
Treatment of children
Therapeutic measures do not differ from adults, but there are some nuances. Children under the age of one are not recommended to use hormonal preparations; local antibiotics are prescribed with caution, preference should be given to homeopathic remedies, folk remedies. For children from one year of treatment are selected depending on the complexity of the symptoms. The duration of treatment with specialized drugs for mosquito bites, midges should not exceed 7 days.
Folk treatment:
- vegetable, fruit juices;
- decoctions of medicinal plants;
- dandelion juice, plantain, celandine, aloe;
- sedative tinctures;
- a solution of vinegar;
- hydrogen peroxide;
- baking soda;
- soap base;
- ammonia.
Homeopathic remedies are allowed to use for children under 1 year old and after. Safe Pharmaceuticals, how can you anoint a child without expert advice:
From hormonal antiallergic remedies for biting children from two months it is allowed to apply Hydrocortisone ointment, from six months - Advantan. In case of a severe allergic reaction, oral administration is prescribed Fenistil, Claritin, ElTcet, Tavegil.
Bites after an attack disappear gradually within 3 days, midges - 7 days. If the positive trend is not observed, you should seek the help of specialists, you will need qualified therapy. To avoid attacks of blood-sucking insects, it is recommended to use in nature, while walking mosquito repellent.
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