Mosquito Bite Treatment And Prevention

Many people are plagued by mosquito bites which can leave quite a nasty raised and very itchy painful lump on the surface of the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin or a mosquito bite allergy. If you scratch it can become even worse and may develop into an open wound with the possibility of becoming infected and leaving scars.

You need something to clean the wound and some kind of anti-itch or anti-histamine cream. Mosquitoes are not only an irritating nuisance but they can also represent a significant threat to health bringing diseases like malaria and other deadly viruses

Putting on creams, solutions or repellants saturated with DEET to keep the little nasties at bay may be a convenient preventative solution and is readily available over the counter but it isn’t exactly a healthy one.

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In fact this potent chemical has been known to cause serious health problems including an increase in the risk of brain damage.

Natural holistic alternatives for both prevention of mosquito bites and after-bite treatments would be a better and more suitable option. You could start by using netting whilst you are sleeping and by putting a fan on so that you can have a comfortable night’s sleep. In the daytime you can up your intake of Vitamin B since the smell given off by it seems to be repugnant to mosquitos. Garlic seems to work equally well.There are also a range of other natural herbs and remedies that will do the trick including peppermint and lavender. So you don’t always have to be uncomfortable about smelling badly for the sake of fewer mosquito bites!

Mosquito bite prevention is a real possibility and this is good news for mosquito bite sufferers who now have the option of being able to be outside and enjoy the beautiful summer season when it comes. Aloe Vera is a good cleanser of bite wounds and a cold ice compress can help to reduce the swelling and cool the itchiness. Calamine lotion or lavender oil can do the same. It is best to avoid scratching if you can to reduce the potential problem of infection and later scars.  

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