What are the methods to relieve itching caused by mosquito bites?

As the weather gradually warms up, mosquitoes begin to multiply. If people are outdoors or on the grass without applying mosquito repellent, they are easily bitten by mosquitoes. The area bitten by a mosquito will become red, swollen and itchy. So what are some ways to relieve itching from mosquito bites in daily life? Next, let’s take a look at some quick and effective ways to relieve itching from mosquito bites.

1. Repeatedly wipe the mosquito bites with watermelon peel to relieve itching.

2. Take a small amount of Huoxiang Zhengqi water and apply it to the bitten area. After about half an hour, the itching will be reduced or eliminated.

3. Apply a little toothpaste or crushed mint to the bitten area. You will immediately feel cool and comfortable, and the itching will disappear.

4. Take one or two aspirin tablets, grind them into powder, mix them with cold water to make a paste, and apply it to the affected area to relieve or eliminate

5. When drinking porridge, you might as well wait for a few minutes until a thin film forms on the surface of the porridge, and then apply it on the mosquito bite to relieve itching. Suitable for acute itching such as mosquito bites.

The juice of vegetables and fruits such as watermelon and the ethanol in Huoxiang Zhengqi water can take away heat when they evaporate, which can shrink the capillaries at the bite site, reduce the area of ​​inflammation, and achieve the purpose of relieving itching. In addition, toothpaste contains mint, and the borneol in mint itself has the effect of cooling and relieving itching.

Aspirin and the vitamins in the porridge help relieve itching. Some aspirins contain vitamin C, and porridge contains vitamins B1, B2, and B6. B vitamins and vitamin C are generally used to treat skin diseases, so they are also suitable for mosquito bites. In addition, some people use cigarette ash mixed with water or strong soapy water and laundry detergent to relieve itching. Experts point out that they contain alkaline substances that can neutralize the secretions of mosquito bites, but because the wounds of mosquito bites are very small, this method is not very suitable.

Some people use garlic, onion and ginger to relieve itching. Experts say that these methods are anesthetic antipruritic methods and are mostly used for chronic skin itching. They are not recommended for treating mosquito bites.

Through the above detailed introduction to methods for relieving itching from mosquito bites, if you encounter redness, swelling and itching after being bitten by mosquitoes in the summer, you may as well follow the above methods and choose a method that suits you to relieve the itching. At the same time, it is important to note that in summer, the home must be kept clean to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.