"Then, you want to apply ice to the bite, ideally for about 10 minutes or so, Pritt explained. Ice can drastically reduce the itching along with inflammation, pain and swelling, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Next up: Cover the bite with an anti-itch or antihistamine cream, such as calamine lotion or hydrocortisone. These products can drastically reduce itchiness and, most importantly, prevent you from scratching the bite and break the scratch-itch cycle, Pritt said."
"If you don't have these items in your medicine cabinet or aren't able to get to a pharmacy, you can whip up an anti-itch paste at home. Simply combine a tablespoon of baking soda with a splash of water to create a thick paste. Then, rub the mixture over the bite, wait 10 minutes, and wash it off. This DIY concoction reduces itch, according to the Mayo Clinic, but, better yet, it prevents you from scratching the bite and making things even worse."
Wash the bite gently with soap and water immediately to remove bacteria and reduce infection risk. Apply ice for about 10 minutes to lessen itching, inflammation, pain, and swelling. Use anti-itch or antihistamine creams such as calamine lotion or hydrocortisone to break the scratch-itch cycle and prevent skin damage. If creams are unavailable, make a baking soda paste (1 tablespoon baking soda with a splash of water), apply for 10 minutes, then rinse. Monitor the bite for a week or two for fever, swollen lymph nodes, or other concerning symptoms because some mosquitoes can transmit serious viruses.
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