How Do You Soothe A Mosquito Bite?
Everyone suffers from the itch of mosquito bites occasionally. Here are a few simple home remedies to try to help soothe the itch. If you have been bitten by a mosquito, first try to resist the urge to scratch the bite. Scratching may cause further irritation and maybe infection. Try taking a cool bath, or applying ice to the bite. Other methods that work are applying Calamine lotion or cortizone cream. You can also apply a single drop of Anbesol gum-pain reliever, or spray the bite with Chloraseptic throat soother. A paste of baking soda and water is soothing as may be a dab of toothpaste. My grandmother used to use tea-tree oil, you can find this in health food stores. For severe or multiple bites, you might want to take an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or Benadryl. Your local pharmacist can also recommend over-the-counter antihistamines that work wonders to reduce the reaction.
