what heals moquito bites?

[scarmen15]

ok well i right now have 12 mosquto bites and they look so crazy plus im white skinned and i want to know what ointment i can use so they can go away and not leave any marks behind? thanks for ur help

[scarmen15]

hello yea i have been using the  hydroquinone cream 2% but yes barly seeing results and have been using it for more than 6 months now so i might just keep using it becasue im scared of laser treatment.thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The scars caused by mosquito bites are post inflammatory hyperpigmentation scars and for such scars apply some calamine lotion or vitamin E on the scars. You can also use various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment. Apply hydroquinone cream on this scar and it should go away in a few days to months. If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[scarmen15]

ok well another question? like after the mosquito bites there is left behind like dark brown spots.. what can i use to remove them cause they look bad

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Benadryl and calamine are available over the counter. Being antihistaminics they may cause drowsiness. You can consult a pharmacist and get it from him. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[scarmen15]

thanks you..well i just apply alcohol becasue they get me really bad.. and leave like little bruise like marks after..where can i get the claritin?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For the mosquito bites, just apply some calamine lotion and avoid scratching the area as it may get infected. It may then leave a scar. In case there is any itching then you can take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep us posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.