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Mosquito bites & itch — what helps 蚊虫叮咬·止痒
Bites, Stings & Rashes 虫咬·皮疹 early evidenceWhat the evidence says:
For an ordinary itchy bite: a cold compress and not scratching help most; menthol/peppermint gives a cooling anti-itch sensation; an antihistamine or hydrocortisone (pharmacy) is the evidence-based option for bad itching.
For an ordinary itchy bite: a cold compress and not scratching help most; menthol/peppermint gives a cooling anti-itch sensation; an antihistamine or hydrocortisone (pharmacy) is the evidence-based option for bad itching.
How to make it
Wash the area, apply something cold 10 min, dab a little diluted peppermint or a pharmacy anti-itch cream. Keep nails short to avoid scratching-infection.
Why it works
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Classical source
Cooling, "wind-damp"-clearing herbs are the traditional frame for itchy skin.
Cautions: EMERGENCY: swelling of face/lips/throat, widespread hives, or trouble breathing after a bite/sting = anaphylaxis → call emergency services. A hot, spreading, painful bite that worsens over days may be infected → doctor.