I've been bitten by a mosquito! what to do?

First of all, calm down. You are probably one of the many people who, throughout the day, have suffered a mosquito bite. The truth is that it can happen that you spend time and get to avoid it, especially if we take into account that their bites are more frequent during the hot summer nights, which in turn influences that we sweat throughout the night, since Mosquitoes are often attracted to body odor.

This translates into something very simple: the more smell our body releases, the more likely we are to become victims of these annoying insects (annoying not only when they sting us, but when we hear them in a closed room and finding them becomes an odyssey typical to the purest style of the movie Indiana Jones).

These bites increase especially with the arrival of dusk, especially in coastal areas or mountainous areas of the interior, since usually mosquitoes tend to proliferate in humid and warm environments.

Precisely with the objective of extracting the blood of its victims, mosquitoes have an anticoagulant protein that they introduce into our bloodstream when they bite us, preventing the platelets from forming a clot and thus getting the blood to continue to flow while they ingest it.

Our own immune system recognizes these proteins as foreign, so that it releases histamine. That is why the area of the bite becomes inflamed, reddens and generates that annoying heat and itching.

Tips to ease mosquito bites easily

Aloe vera: it is undoubtedly one of the best known plants in the treatment of different skin problems and conditions. To use it you only have to cut an aloe vera leaf and apply a bit of its internal pulp on the bite. If you do not have an aloe vera plant, you can opt for aloe vera gel (yes, it is advisable to be pure and not contain any more compound).
Apple vinager: it becomes a truly effective traditional remedy. It is as simple as applying a bit of apple cider vinegar directly on the bite, allowing it to dry out as it is not necessary to remove it later.
Toothpaste: although its use is not so common in mosquito bites and it is for minor burns, toothpaste is interesting because it is always at home. It contains a series of compounds capable of relieving the annoying itching naturally. Apply a little bit on the bite, and let it act.

Salt: just like toothpaste, surely you had never thought about applying a little salt on the mosquito bite. The truth is that it helps to alleviate it quickly. For this you only need to mix a spoonful of salt with a very small amount of water, and mix until a paste is formed.
Chamomile infusion: I'm not referring to drink the infusion to relieve the sting, because unless you have indigestion or gas will not do much that you do so. Yes it is to apply a little cold chamomile on the mosquito bite with the help of a soaked cotton. To make the infusion you just have to boil the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan. Add the chamomile and let it boil for 15 minutes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, so that when it is cold you can apply it on the skin.

And how could I avoid being bitten by mosquitoes?

In addition to following the tips that we propose in the article how to prevent mosquito bites in summer, you can follow the following recommendations, which will be very helpful:

Avoid 'dangerous' zones: such as garbage cans, uncovered foods and sweets, flower gardens, swimming pools and rafts with water, since these are the areas where mosquitoes usually have their nests.
Avoid leaving between dusk and dawn: being the time when mosquitoes usually bite. Of course, as you will surely want to leave, we recommend you to follow the advice that we indicate in the following line.
Avoid colonies with sweet smells and / or use mosquito repellents: as they attract mosquitoes. You should also avoid soaps with perfumes, or use hair sprays. In the case of repellents, it is advisable to follow the recommendations on their mode of application.

If you have tended the clothes away from home: Shake clothes well before using.
Mosquito nets: they are ideal to prevent the bite of mosquitoes. You can use the mosquito nets for the bed or for the crib, or place them in the windows and doors.

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