If your itching is especially large, bruised, or raised into hives and welts, you're likely allergic. Severe cases can also result in fever, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your throat.
Most allergic reactions can be treated with Benadryl, calamine lotion, and anti-itch creams. “Use an EpiPen if your airway or respiratory symptoms are involved,” says Dr.
Halim. And in severe cases, visit your doctor immediately.Most mosquito bites will heal in 10 days, but Dr. Halim says that you can speed it up to five to seven if you're diligent with care.
After washing and cooling your bites immediately, resist the urge to scratch them in the following days. If they start getting itchy, cool them or apply hydrocortisone and soothing topicals for relief.
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