15 Mosquito bites on Legs

[hunny613]

i have been attacked by mosquitos. lol, im panicking really because i never had this many at one time. I did take a shower in St.Ives body wash and put Cortizone 10  cream on each bite. Is there anything you all suggest for the itching? Or tell me something to calm my nerves

[hunny613]

the video is very helpful

[hunny613]

thank  you all im up late dealing with them. hopefully they will stop itching

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Try to keep the site clean and dry until the irritation abates. Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching.

Apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a washcloth to the bite area.  Use calamine lotion or a topical anesthetic containing pramoxine to help relieve pain and itching.

You can take  an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce any accompanying swelling or redness. A 1-percent hydrocortisone cream can be applied to alleviate the itching. Aloe vera gel when applied on the bitten areas also forms a protective layer to reduce possible infection.

If you do have intense itching or break out in a rash due to an allergic reaction you can take oral anti-histamines like Cetrizine for it.
If the bites become red and swollen and if the area around the bite feels warm to the touch, your bite may be infected. Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment.

If you  experience severe headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting, disorientation, chills and/or muscle aches and pain, see your doctor immediately.
ref:http://www.ehow.com/video_3041_treat-mosquito-bite.html

[phthaloe]

I put witch hazel on my bug bites and it helps a lot.. plus it takes some of the irritation out. It's an old remedy that my Grandma used to use... Hopefully someone else gives you a better answer! good luck