what is the best way to treat a scary lookin mosquito bite. my girlfriend got bit in hawaii, and its bad!?
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Get some lavender oil from your herbal/health food store.  It will stop the itching and it will heal it also.  It is not expensive plus it smells good.  If it looks infected, has red streaks coming from it soak it echinacea tea.  It is a blood purifier and will prevent blood poisoning. You didn't say what part of the body she got bit.  If she has lumps in the armpits or groin that could be an indication of blood poisoning.  If so, get her to a doctor quick.
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Ban roll-on!! Trust me, it sounds crazy, but it will take the sting/itch/redness out of any bug bite or sting if you apply it to the bite/sting ASAP!
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Being in the med field this sounds strange for to me to tell someone else, but try not bathing in soap or any other substances. Just H20 and avoid being too clean, my niece has the same issues, and avoid clothing that rubs? as far as topical treatments i have a natural remidies book that ~I can't locate~ try health food stores, maybe something as simple as garlic? there are many foods that aide the body in homeostasis!
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Pour some peroxide on it to clean it out and then cover it.  Putting a bit of neosporin on it may also help a bit.  But if it is really bad you should probably see a doctor in case you need stitches.
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The next time you barbeque, do not wear blue colored clothes, it attracts mosquitoes. Also use a fan to blow away your breath. The carbon dioxide also attracts the pests. Applying a mosquito repellent is advised. DEET is very good and some stores sell solutions that well over 85% DEET, as the main ingredient.\n    In areas that have extremely high levels of mosquitoes, like Alaska, and Northern Canada, covering up and using sealable cuff pants and shirts is helpful. you may have to wear a hat with mosquito netting attached to it,  too. \nTreat the bite area with a cream containg xylocaine hydrochloride. ( a topical anesthetic, which deadens the pain and itch).\nThe bite area can be treated with hot water which may break down some of the many proteins that the mosquito introduces into a bite that causes allergic responses. Alcohol may also degrade some of those bug proteins.\n    Take an antihistamine such as benadryl (diphenhydramine), for multiple bites or if you are having sleeping problems. But watch out for drowsiness as a side effect.\n    Good luck.
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Don't let bad opinions get you down.  :)  Every parent has a time, ok, MANY times when they are unsure of what to do.  Please don't think you are a bad parent as some have suggested.  If there is puss coming out of it, you should clean it with soap and water, try to gently rub away as much puss as you can, and then put an antibacterial cream on it.  Tomorrow call your doctor and see if you can get it looked at.  Some bugs, tics, crawl into the skin, and other bugs can leave quite a nasty little poison behind, not usually dangerous to the whole body, but can cause infection at the site of the bite.  Don't use peroxide on it.  Doctors have recently been saying that peroxide will help kill the poison/infection, but it will also kill all the helpful cells at the sight, and can help ruin the skin, and rarely can aid in scaring.  It's much better to clean the cut, bite out with warm soap and water.  But please do call your family doctor tomorrow just to make sure he doesn't want to check her out.  He will have heard of any dangerous insects around lately, and can tell you if she should be looked at.  Good luck, and thank you for asking, that is what shows you are a caring parent.
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I have NEVER heard of taking Vitamin B to avoid insect bites.  I have heard that you should avoid eating bananas and try citrus fruits instead.  Apparently these fruits change the way the blood tastes to the mosquito.
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I'd say tape it to the toes next to it and wrap it up in guaze tape with icy hot and triple antibiotic ointment on it. It's simple, but it always works. Better than spending a bunch on a doctor that'll tell you the same thing.;)
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Rub Lavender oil on the burn a couple of times & again before bed & it will be better by morning without blistering or peeling it's great for burns of all kinds, good luck.
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U can use peroxide. It heals the bite and does not sting but tickle. I t works on all kinds of bites, read the label for more info.
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Home Remedies For Mosquito Bites\nSalt\n\nThis seems to be the quickest of all home remedies for mosquito bites. Simply moisten the bite area and then rub table salt on the moistened area. Itching should cease immediately. \n\nApple Cider Vinegar\n\nTo relieve the itching, rub apple cider vinegar directly on the mosquito bites. \n\nToothpaste\n\nToothpaste is another one of the fastest home remedies for mosquito bites. Just dab a bit of toothpaste onto the mosquito bites and the itching should stop very quickly. Peppermint toothpaste is by far the best. \n\nCalamine Lotion\n\nApply calamine lotion to relieve the itching caused by mosquito bites. \n\nAmmonia\n\nAmmonia is another one of the home remedies for mosquito bites that is a very effective "itch eliminator". Apply ammonia on the bites.\n\nWitch Hazel\n\nMake a paste out of witch hazel and baking soda. Apply it and leave it on for about 15 minutes.\n\nAloe\n\nAloe seems to top the list of all home remedies for mosquito bites when it comes to both eliminating the itch and healing the wound. You can grow your own aloe and use the gel from the leaves, or you can use a commercial aloe gel product. \n\nLemon\n\nThe biggest problem derived from scratching one's itch is the threat of infections.\n\nSo, for itching that just won't stop, and if you just have to scratch, cut a lemon in half and scratch your itch with the soft pulpy side of it. This will reduce the chances of getting an infection from scratching with your fingernails.
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Whatever bit him it was nasty. Since there is no anti-venom it really doesn't matter. Get your brother in law to see a doc asap. He's unlikely to die of a bite but secondary infections could be lethal. More likely the longer he goes without treating it the more scarring and other possible damage that can be done.
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try dipping a q-tip in bleach then in water and rub it on the area. it can be some form of infection so try that for a few days to see if it helps to kill the germs. it sounds crazy but bleach really works on stuff like that. trust me even though you don't know me.
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1.     Wash the infected area with soap and water as soon as you recognize that you've been bitten. Try to keep the site clean and dry until the irritation abates.\n \n2.  Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching.\n \n3.  Make a paste of baking soda and water, using just enough water to make the paste sticky. Spread the mixture on the bites.\n \n4.  Rub soap directly on the bite. This is an oft-repeated home remedy for mosquito bites.\n \n5.  Apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a washcloth to the bite area.\n \n6.  Use calamine lotion or a topical anesthetic containing pramoxine to help relieve pain and itching.\n \n7.  Purchase 1-percent hydrocortisone cream to alleviate the itching. Follow directions on the package for safe use.\n \n8.  Use an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce any accompanying swelling or redness.
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Use citronella oil (or anything that has citronella in it: candles, etc.), it is an organic way to repel mosquitoes.
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spider bite not mosquito.\nProbablt just a common spider , nothing to worry about unless it gets worse.\njust put some ointment on it.
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Sounds like she has been Bitten ,have you got Cat's or a Dog that have bought something in or has your Chick been near Water ie a River.\nThere are still Midges about because the weather has been Warm.\n\nGo to Doctor anyway and get her something, she probably need a Antibiotic.\nHope she soon gets better.