The onset of warm days is accompanied by the appearance of blood-sucking insects, the bite of which brings considerable discomfort to a person. Unfortunately, the annoying mosquito is not as safe as it might seem at first glance. Its bite can have undesirable effects on human he alth. At the same time, you should not fully rely on protection from bloodsucking by purchasing special means, but you should know how to avoid unpleasant complications after painful bites.
Insects attack primarily children, as they have thin skin, as well as heavily sweating people. It is worth remembering that a mosquito bite should not be scratched. Otherwise, there is a risk of infection in the wound. In addition, some people are allergic to mosquito bites. The manifestation of this pathology can occur in different ways. Sometimes an allergy is accompanied by the appearance of painful bumps all over the body, and sometimes an unpleasant red rash, similar to the first stage of psoriasis. People prone to such reactions should be careful when using drugs intended to protect against blood-sucking insects, as the consequences of their use maybe unforeseen. Doctors recommend that such patients before using these drugs to examine the blood to prevent unpleasant reactions.
Mosquito bite, the photo of which you see below, is, first of all, damage to the outer shell of the skin. Despite its small size, the wound causes a lot of inconvenience.
Mosquito bite is accompanied by itching. It negatively affects not only the skin, but also the human nervous system. It is easy to eliminate an unpleasant phenomenon. You just have to be patient and not scratch the bite. At the first opportunity, it is necessary to apply a compress from a soda solution to an itchy wound. To eliminate discomfort, you can also use ammonia. To apply a compress, it is diluted with water. With a bite, citrus and garlic juice, a solution of brilliant green and potassium permanganate help well. If possible, crushed mint or bird cherry leaves can be applied to the itchy area.
Insect bite can be extremely dangerous if it is a malarial mosquito. It differs from the usual large size and dark spots on the wings. In such cases, medical assistance is needed, as there is a possibility of a dangerous infection of the body.
Mosquito bites can be prevented by a series of special preparations. These include "Acomarin", "Vietnamese Star", "Boro Plus" and others. For children, such products as "Autan", "Gardieks baby", etc. have been developed.
Sometimes people complain that spots appear on the body, likemosquito bites. These changes in the color of areas of the skin can be of a vascular type or have an inflammatory nature. When such spots appear, the cause of their appearance should be established. It could be:
- bite of bloodsucking (midges, domestic parasites, midges);
- allergic to any food;
- stress;
- infection, etc.
Spots caused by an inflammatory process indicate the presence of skin pathologies (eczema, dermatitis).
