Of which there are now a lot on the market, they can partially or completely protect us from bites. But what to do if you are bitten, what to do if a small child is bitten? In this article we will try to figure out what will help us cope with itching and allergies more comfortably if you have already been bitten.

An allergy is the body’s reaction to a foreign body entering it, for example, when a midge bites, it bites off a piece of skin and secretes saliva as an anesthetic (pain reliever) and as a means of preventing blood from clotting. And only then begins to lick the blood. Swelling, itching and allergies are the body’s reaction to the ingress of a foreign protein, which is part of the insect’s saliva. The reaction to a bite is an individual matter, each body reacts in its own way, people with weakened immune systems, children and allergy sufferers are at risk.

Interesting fact: An experiment conducted in the Canadian tundra showed that a person with a naked torso and limbs is bitten by about 9 thousand mosquitoes in an hour.

How to treat a bite for an adult

Not all drugs used after insect bites are equally suitable for both adults and children. All products can be divided into three forms of release: Creams, gels, balms.

• Cream - based on synthetic or natural fats and oils. Contains medicinal additives.
• Gel - usually water based, contains pharmaceutical substances and medicinal additives.
• The balm is based on medicinal plants and natural resins.
• There are other forms of drugs: aerosols, pencils, and everyone chooses a patch for themselves.

1. Gel Fenistil- Having its contraindications, it copes well with the task. Available in the form of drops and gel, it is contraindicated for pregnant women in the first trimester and children under one month. The gel is produced in tubes of 30 and 50 grams, the price is 350 - 500 rubles. The basis of the gel is dimethindene maleate.

2. Advantan- is a hormonal drug, consultation with a doctor is required, it is produced in the form of a cream and gel. Effectively used for skin diseases and insect bites. The price of the gel is approximately 550 rubles, the ointment costs up to 400 rubles.

3. - is not directly a drug against insect bites, but it disinfects wounds well and is an anti-inflammatory agent. Quickly restores tissue and relieves swelling. A tube of 40 grams costs about 100 rubles.

4. - used for various injuries skin and dermatitis. Relieves itching, swelling, rash at the site of the bite. Approved for use by children and pregnant women, price for 30 grams is approximately 450 rubles.

5. Psilo-balm— the gel, which contains diphenhydramine, relieves swelling in the bite area well. It has an antipruritic and cooling effect; it is not recommended for use on large areas of skin and for children under 2 years of age. A tube of 20 grams will cost about 300 rubles.

6. Bepanten ointment and cream- is not a direct antipruritic drug. But thanks to the dexpanthenol (vitamin B1) included in its composition, it well restores, heals and moisturizes the bite area. Can be used for babies from birth. Ointment and cream in a 30 g tube costs an average of 450 rubles.

7. Baneocin- a synthetic antibiotic, available in the form of cream and powder. There are no contraindications, it can also be used by newborns. It will remove itching and swelling; a 20 gram tube costs about 300 rubles.

8. Nezulin– cream gel for external use, has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. Accelerates the tissue healing process, relieves swelling and pain. Natural base (celandine, chamomile, plantain, basil, lavender, mint oils), no contraindications. Cost 110 rubles, for 30 ml.

9. Soventol- anti-inflammatory and antipruritic active substance bamipin. The minimum number of contraindications, the price is about 300 rubles. Finding it on sale is problematic.

10. Hydrocortisone ointment- antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, apply to clean skin. Contraindications for pregnant women, with open wounds and general sensitivity to the drug. Price for 10 grams - 50 rubles.

What mosquitoes are idiots! Well, is it really possible that after thousands of years of evolution it hasn’t dawned on them that if you don’t buzz in your ear, the client will fall asleep faster, and then no one will bother you, even if you suck yourself?!

Children's products

Not all of the above preparations are suitable for treating children's skin, but there is a large line of children's products. Mosquitall, Gardex, OFF, Rescuer, Gel Finistil, Akriderm, Floresan, etc.

Mosquitall Series— they produce cream, milk and spray. Creams are allowed from 1 year, spray from 3 years.

Children's rescuer — natural base, there are no contraindications. Allowed for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding and small children. For 30 gr. pay about 150 rubles.

Vietnamese star- an old proven remedy, the main task Do not let the child get into your eyes. Natural ingredients: mint, menthol, camphor. Eucalyptus, cinnamon and clove oils. It’s also a good preventative against bloodsuckers; the smell will drive everyone away. Price 50 rubles per jar.

- relieves itching and promotes rapid healing of wounds. Panthenol cream costs about 100 rubles for 50 ml, and advertised preparations based on it cost 350 - 500 rubles. for the same volume.

Gardex patch- after bites, the smell is lavender and mint. Sold in 20 pieces, price 200 - 250 rubles. Relieve itching, protect the area from scratching, cool and soothe the skin.

OFF After Bite— spray after insect bites, relieves irritation and soothes the skin after bites. Also indispensable after contact with nettles or jellyfish. Instantly relieves discomfort and provides long-lasting action. Enough for 100 uses, price for 8 ml - 130 rubles. Allowed from 2 years.

We also read how to help children with insect bites, home medicine helps out quite often. You don’t always have cream on hand and the pharmacy is within walking distance. Then folk remedies come to the rescue.

Insect bites. What to do after a bite?

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General information

Insects are living organisms from the order of arthropods; they inhabit almost all continents. Of all the living creatures on our planet, insects are the most numerous.

There is no person who has never experienced a bite of an insect. Consequences bite depend primarily on the type of insect and, secondly, on the individual characteristics of the organism. For some people, the bite of the most common mosquito can be deadly.

The reaction of the human body is caused not by the fact of puncturing the skin, but by the substances that insects inject during a bite. The purpose of bites can be both defensive and food ( bloodsucking).

What insects can be dangerous?

The main danger for residents of mid-latitudes are the bites of hymenoptera insects: bees, wasps, bumblebees, hornets, red ants. These insects sting solely for the purpose of self-defense. During a sting or bite, a poison consisting of active proteins and other components, which are often strong allergens, enters the human body. The body responds to the introduction of these substances with redness, pain and swelling of the tissues. According to statistics, four times the death toll from bee and wasp stings more people than from snake bites. Various insects cause damage different methods. Thus, wasps and bees sting with a sting, while the latter die, since the sting along with the stinging apparatus remains in the wound. Ants inject poison by biting with their jaws, and they can bite as many times as they like.

When bitten by bloodsuckers ( mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, bedbugs) a person experiences unpleasant sensations. But at the same time, some of them are also carriers of dangerous infections.

• Malarial mosquitoes carry malaria,
• African mosquitoes carry West Nile encephalitis,
• Lice carry relapsing fever,
• Mosquitoes carry leishmaniasis,
• Tsetse flies carry sleeping sickness
• Common flies can be carriers of typhoid, dysentery,
• Deer flies carry tularemia,
• Fleas carry bubonic plague,
• Lice carry rickettsiosis,
• Mosquitoes can transmit viral diseases: yellow fever, dengue fever, equine encephalitis,
• Ticks carry Lyme disease,
• Spider bite ( especially Black Widow and Brown Recluse) can cause severe complications and even death.

Swelling, pain and other signs of a bite

Most often, when an insect bites, there is itching, pain, swelling and redness at the site of the bite. Trying to scratch the affected area can cause infection. But if the victim is allergic to insect bites, the poison can provoke not only a local, but also a general reaction of the body: rashes all over the body, deterioration of breathing, impaired consciousness. In especially severe cases, death occurs within half an hour after the bite.
A wasp or bee sting on the tongue can cause swelling of the tongue and pharynx and further suffocation.
Multiple bee or hornet stings cause kidney failure and paralysis.
The bites of red ants cause a lot of trouble to the victim, as they itch very much and also hurt.

Allergy to bites

An allergic reaction to insect bites can be mild to severe. With a moderate allergic reaction, the following signs or one of them are observed:

• swelling,
• pain,
• slight swelling,
• increase in body temperature at the site of the sting.

If you have had an allergy to an insect bite once, the chance of it happening again is 60%. A moderate allergic reaction is observed in many victims and does not require special measures. The standard help described below is quite sufficient.

Signs of an acute allergic reaction:

• swelling of the face,
• breathing disorder,
• anxiety, nervousness,
• acceleration of heartbeat,
• the rash appears all over the body, it is itchy and very bright,
• my head is spinning
• blood pressure decreases sharply.

Severe reactions to insect bites are not very common. However, within ten minutes the patient may develop anaphylactic shock, impaired consciousness and death. Therefore, such a victim requires immediate medical attention.

The first drug used for anaphylactic shock is adrenaline ( epinephrine). Timely administration of the drug relieves allergic manifestations. Sometimes oxygen masks, IVs and other more serious procedures are used. The patient may be left in the hospital for another day to completely stabilize the condition. For people who have already experienced similar conditions once, it is advisable to always have an ampoule of epinephrine with them during hikes in the forest and walks in nature. But sometimes just one dose of this drug is not enough, so in any case you need to call an ambulance.

Bites of wasps, bees, bumblebees and hornets

If in middle lane More often you can find bees and wasps, but in the south they are also supplemented by hornets - huge wasps. As already mentioned, stinging insects bite in self-defense. At the same time, wasps and hornets can sting many times. In bees and bumblebees, the sting is covered with serrations that slow it down in the body. Along with the sting, the stinging apparatus also escapes from the insect’s body. Venom is sprayed out of it over the course of another 3 to 5 minutes, so the sting should be immediately removed from the wound.

At the site of the bite, the body becomes red, swollen, painful and hot. If you are individually sensitive to bee venom, your body temperature may rise, you may feel sick, have a headache, lose coordination, and experience lethargy and fever. The same reaction occurs if a person is stung by several insects at once.
In particularly severe cases, even one bite is enough to disrupt the heart rhythm, cause convulsions, joint and back pain, and impaired consciousness. Some people may experience an asthma attack or even anaphylactic shock.

What to do after a bite?
If you are bitten on the hand, you need to immediately remove all the rings and then immediately pull out the sting and try to gently squeeze the liquid out of the wound. In order to carefully remove the sac of poison, you need to “scrape” it with any hard object.

There is no need to try to pull on it, as the poison will be injected even faster. Persons who are not allergic to bee and wasp stings need only take an antihistamine tablet, apply a cold lotion with ammonia (dilute in a ratio of 1:5) or with ethyl alcohol diluted three times with water.

It also wouldn't hurt to drink some warm tea and lie down. Just in case, you can take an antihistamine for a couple of days in a row until the swelling goes away. Some doctors recommend taking 25 grams of vodka orally ( product for adults only!). At acute pain Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, will help.

In some people, individual intolerance to poison manifests itself after some time. Therefore, those who are not confident in their body should carefully monitor signs such as nausea, changes in blood pressure, increased body temperature, rashes in other places, as well as difficulty breathing.

Traditional methods of treating bee, wasp, bumblebee or hornet stings
1. Chew and stick a plantain leaf on the affected area.
2. Wash the bite site with urine.
3. Tie a previously crushed dandelion leaf to the site of the bite.
4. Make a strong infusion of the herb Veronica officinalis and make lotions with it.
5. Attach parsley leaves to the affected area. This will eliminate pain and swelling. Take a decoction from the roots of this plant internally: half a liter of boiling water for two tablespoons of raw material. Pour in a thermos overnight. Drink a third of a glass three times a day, 30 minutes before meals. This remedy eliminates sensitization of the body.
6. Brew three tablespoons of the string in a thermos with 500 ml of boiling water overnight. Take 100 ml orally three times a day, half an hour before meals. Make lotions with the leaves of the string.
7. Squeeze the juice from mint leaves and treat the sting site. This will relieve pain, inflammation, and relax.
8. Cut a raw onion and attach the cut to the bite site. Leave overnight. You can treat the sore spot with onion juice.

Multiple wasp or bee stings can be very dangerous. If you accidentally stumble upon a wasp nest in the forest, you should under no circumstances brush away the insects or try to crush them. We need to get away from this place as quickly as possible. If only one insect releases poison, others smell it and also rush to attack. In case of multiple bites, it is imperative and urgent to go to the hospital.

Mosquito bites

Mosquito bites not only leave behind excruciating itching. These insects can be truly dangerous if they carry the malaria pathogen.
According to ancient legend, these small bloodsuckers were sent to people as punishment for the evil tongues of women.

More than two thousand species of mosquitoes are known. Moreover, not all of them are carriers of malaria. The latter are slightly larger and their abdomen is located significantly higher than the head, whereas in ordinary species the head may be slightly higher or the body is parallel to the surface. Despite the fact that in Lately the number of malaria mosquitoes in the middle zone has increased, in most cases we observe ordinary types of these insects.

Only females suck blood and only when they are preparing to lay eggs. Blood proteins are necessary for mosquitoes to lay as many eggs as possible. Thus, a “hungry” mosquito can lay no more than 50 eggs, and a well-fed one can lay up to 300.

A mosquito can detect its prey several kilometers away! Its sting looks like a syringe, the needle of which is still covered with a special protective cover. During insertion into the body, the cover rises. As soon as the sting is inserted into the body, a substance that prevents blood clotting is immediately injected into the human tissue. It is this very anticoagulant that causes itching and redness.

Even five hundred mosquito bites are not dangerous for a healthy adult. However, for an allergy sufferer, one can be enough to cause a severe allergic reaction and even death.

What to do after a bite?
1. Make a strong solution baking soda and periodically treat the itchy area.
2. Lubricate the bites with alcohol tincture of calendula, boric alcohol, tomato juice.
3. Make a cold lotion.
4. For multiple bites, take an antihistamine.
5. You should definitely keep an antihistamine in your first aid kit or at the dacha, fenistil or fukortsin (relieve itching and even eliminate nettle burns).

Traditional methods for mosquito bites
1. Treat with sour cream or kefir.
2. Apply a bird cherry or plantain leaf to the bite site.
3. Lubricate the affected area with “Star” balm.

Spider bites

There are very poisonous spiders, the bites of which can lead to the death of the victim. When attacked by such a spider, a person should be taken to the hospital immediately.

In fact, not every spider is truly dangerous. Brown hermit spiders, karakurts and tarantulas are very dangerous. These insects are found in warm regions and do not like dampness. They usually live in places where people rarely visit, for example, in attics, among firewood.

Tarantulas are quite large and prefer to settle in steppe sandy places. The brown recluse spider has a special pattern on its back that looks like a violin. And the karakurt's belly is decorated with a bright red pattern, similar to an hourglass.

Tarantula bite quite painful. At the site of the lesion, the skin becomes red, swollen and painful. The general condition of the victim is deteriorating, he is lethargic and sleepy. Most often, these signs last for several days.

Karakurt bite resembles a weak prick. The condition worsens after about an hour or two. The body at the site of the bite swells and begins to hurt. Gradually, the pain spreads to the lower back, leg muscles, stomach and upper back. I feel dizzy, feel nauseous, and my whole body aches. 2% of karakurt bites result in cardiac arrest and death.

At bitten by a brown recluse spider the victim feels a slight burning sensation. But after 8 hours, the affected area turns red, hurts and becomes covered with a blister. After some time, the blister disappears, but a rather large ulcer remains, which gradually becomes even larger. The body temperature increases, the patient’s general well-being worsens, the body aches, and the victim becomes nervous. Deaths from bites of these spiders have been recorded. They are more dangerous for children.

What to do after a bite?
1. Wash the body thoroughly at the affected area with soap and water.
2. Achieve immobility of the affected limb. To do this, apply a splint. When moving, the blood flows faster and the poison spreads throughout the body more quickly.
3. If a spider has bitten your leg or arm, you can lightly squeeze the limb just above the bite site, applying a kind of “tourniquet.” But you can’t squeeze the tissue too much. In addition, such a bandage cannot be kept on the body for a long time ( no longer than an hour).
4. Apply a cold lotion to the affected area.
5. Drink a lot to cleanse the body of poisons through the kidneys.
6. Take aspirin ( adults) or paracetamol.

Be sure to go to the hospital if:

• The victim is a child,
• After the bite, the general health of the victim deteriorates significantly,
• There is a possibility of being bitten by a karakurt or brown recluse. In such cases, an antidote must be administered.

Domestic insect (bedbug) bites

There are more than fifty thousand varieties of bedbugs on the planet. There are about a thousand species in temperate climates. The bug feeds on average once a week. But if you consider that their colonies are very large, the problem of bedbug bites becomes clear. It is almost impossible to exist in the same room with them.

Bedbugs prefer to suck the blood of children and women, because they have thinner skin. If there is a choice, they will go to feed on the body of a non-smoking family member.

Often, a bug bite is initially mistaken for a mosquito bite or even an allergy. Bedbugs love to settle in hard-to-reach corners: in cracks, under baseboards, in the cracks of furniture, behind paintings and wallpaper. During the day you can only find them if you look carefully.

A bug bite is absolutely painless, as it injects an anesthetic into the wound. Sometimes a bug, in order to drink blood, pierces the body in several places, since it cannot immediately find a nearby vessel.
Bedbugs carry such serious illnesses like tuberculosis, plague, anthrax and smallpox.

What to do?
If bedbugs are found, there are only two options to get rid of them: move to another home for a while or call pest control specialists. You can treat the apartment yourself. But for this you need to get a protective suit and a respirator, gloves and a spraying device.

Absolutely all objects, walls and floors need to be treated with the solution. That is, all surfaces and crevices. On square meter upholstered furniture and carpets it takes approximately 100 ml of solution and half as much for floors, walls, and unupholstered wooden furniture. If you treat the room in parts, then the cunning bugs will simply move to the surfaces that have not yet been treated. Therefore, processing should be carried out immediately and everywhere. It is imperative to immediately treat door jambs and ventilation ducts.

After disinfestation, all windows should be opened and left for ventilation. During treatment, pets, plants and, of course, people should be removed. After airing, you need to wipe all the places you touch with a wet cloth.
Sometimes not all bedbugs die immediately, the drug takes effect after a week or even a month, it all depends on which drug is chosen.

Tick ​​bite

Ticks most often inhabit forests, but they also feel great in meadows. For a walk in nature, you should choose light-colored clothing - it is easier to spot insects on them. While walking, you should carefully examine each other once an hour. It is advisable that the bottom of the trousers be secured with an elastic band or cuff. You can tuck them into your boots.
Most often, ticks lie in wait for their victims, sitting on blades of grass or twigs. They can only crawl up, they cannot crawl down. You can play on this when choosing clothes for a walk. If a tick encounters an obstacle while traveling through your clothes, it will not be able to overcome it.
Returning home from a walk, you need to very carefully review not only your clothes, but also the flowers, twigs or toys brought from the forest.

What to do if he sucks?
1. Do not apply any oils or alcohols to the tick. In such a situation, the insect will try to defend itself by injecting more poison into the body.
2. Tweezers ( V as a last resort, fingers) take the insect and unscrew it like a screw. This method gives one hundred percent results. Just don’t need to pull it, but rather twist it.
3. After removing the insect, you need to carefully examine the wound to see if the insect’s proboscis remains in it. Then treat with an alcohol preparation.
4. Give the victim an antihistamine.
5. If the region is unfavorable for encephalitis, it is advisable to immediately go to the clinic after a bite.

Bites in children

Children are a tasty target for bites from blood-sucking insects, because their skin is thin and their blood circulation is very active. A child can get a wasp or bee sting by carelessly stepping on an insect with a bare foot or even while eating some sweet and juicy fruit - the insect may also want to eat it.

Even the bite of an ordinary mosquito can cause quite extensive redness, and the swelling can be greater than that of an adult. Usually after a couple of days they gradually begin to fade and go away.
Otherwise, the reaction of a child’s body to the bite of any insect is not very different from the reaction of adults.

First aid for stinging insect bites is as follows:

• remove the sting
• apply ice
• give an antihistamine by mouth,
• lubricate the sore spot fenistil-gel or in more severe cases cream advantan. The first product is based on herbal ingredients, and the second includes hormones.

You should definitely send your child to the hospital if there are several bites, if they are in the mouth, or on the face.
If you are bitten by a mosquito, you can also lubricate the blister. fenistil. If your baby tries to scratch a blister, you should definitely relieve the itching. After all, it’s easy to get an infection through a little scratching.

Methods for relieving itching after mosquito bites:

• dilute soda with water to a paste, treat the blister,
• wipe with ammonia diluted with water in equal parts,
• treat the blister with mint toothpaste.

In nature, a child can be attacked by horse flies. The bite of this insect is very painful, moreover, the wound can subsequently become inflamed and even fester, since the insect can lay its eggs under the skin. These insects are more active on a clear sunny day.

If a child is bitten by a horsefly, the wound should be washed with soap and water as quickly as possible. To relieve itching, the same baking soda will help. The lotions are applied for 15 minutes, after which they are replaced with new ones. Horseflies are completely safe in the shade and attack exclusively in sunny meadows, closer to water bodies.

Bites during pregnancy

No one is protected from the bites of pesky mosquitoes or vicious wasps. But expectant mothers, unlike everyone else, are practically prohibited from using repellents and most medications.

As a last resort, if you are bitten by an insect and the body’s reaction is strong, you can take an antihistamine tablet ( tavegila, suprastina, fenistila).

But it’s easier to prevent bites than to treat them later:

• don't hold on open places sweet fruits and desserts,
• Do not drink from tin cans and bottles that have been standing on the table for some time unattended - a wasp may be hiding in them!
• After eating sweets and fruits, be sure to wipe your lips with a wet napkin.
• avoid wearing too colorful dresses outdoors,
• do not walk barefoot in meadows and flower fields,
• do not use strong-smelling floral scents in summer,
• use mosquito nets at home and in the country,
• treat clothes with repellents,
• use ultrasonic mosquito traps,
• if there are no allergies, resort to essential oils.

Treatment of bites

Treatment should be chosen depending on the symptoms. So, with slight swelling and pain, it will be enough to apply a cold compress or pieces of ice. Some insects, such as mosquitoes, carry germs, so you may also want to wash the affected area with mild soap and water. By all means, you should refrain from scratching the blisters, because this is the first way to infection of the wounds.

Antihistamines can be used successfully to relieve itching ( zyrtec, loratadine, suprastin, fenkarol, tavegil), sold in pharmacies without a prescription.

If you have previously had very severe reactions to insect bites, you should use the contents of an anti-anaphylactic package. This package includes a syringe with adrenaline for injection, an antihistamine and a tourniquet. These medications should be used as prescribed by a doctor. In such cases, it is also prescribed diphenhydramine, as well as drugs from the group cortisone. In the hospital they will teach you how to use an anti-anaphylactic package.

If the wound is infected, oral forms of antibiotics are prescribed. And in the most severe cases, they resort to an oxygen mask and intravenous infusions of drugs. In such patients, cardiac function should be constantly monitored.

Antihistamines are prescribed for a period of three to five days. Duration of steroid use ( cortisone) prescribed by a doctor.

Traditional methods of treatment

1. Treat the bite site with echinacea tincture and drink a few drops internally. According to doctors, echinacea regulates the functioning of the immune system and eliminates allergic manifestations.
2. Crush the activated carbon tablet and add water to make a paste. Place it on the bite site so that it does not dry out quickly, cover the top with film. Coal acts as an antidote, absorbing poison molecules from the wound.
3. Make a lotion from milk or milk ice. Keep for up to 10 minutes.

Ointment for insect bites

All ointments used to eliminate the consequences of insect bites are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal.

Psilo-balm – antiallergic agent. Eliminates itching, redness and swelling of the skin, relieves pain, cools. Indicated for use for insect bites, itchy eczema, chickenpox, allergies. Does not affect general state body. Treatment is carried out three to four times a day. Use with caution during pregnancy.

Vitaon – balm based on plant components: oils of mint, pine buds, wormwood, yarrow, rose hips, St. John's wort, celandine, marigold, chamomile, fennel, caraway, thyme, camphor. Relieves pain and itching, eliminates inflammation, destroys germs, promotes speedy healing. Used for lotions or treatments of affected areas. Treatments are carried out twice a day, the lotion is applied for 48 hours.

Golden Star – ointment based on plant components: oils of mint, cloves, cinnamon, eucalyptus, camphor, menthol. Effective both for repelling insects and for treating bites. Relieves itching and inflammation. Do not apply near eyes, damaged skin or mucous membranes. Rub a small amount of ointment into the affected areas. May cause an intolerance reaction. In this case, you should thoroughly wash the skin area warm water with soap. Not to be used until the age of two years.

Fenistil gel – an antihistamine for local treatments. Recommended for relieving itching from insect bites. The effect of the drug is noticeable within a few minutes after application, and is effective for 1 to 4 hours. Bite sites are treated two to four times a day. If the itching is very severe, it must be combined with an oral antihistamine. It is forbidden to use if the victim is under 1 month of age. During pregnancy, use only after consulting a doctor and on small areas of the body.

Sinaflan – corticosteroid for local treatments. Recommended for treating insect bites, first degree burns, sunburn, itching, eczema, dermatitis, neurodermatitis. The ointment is used only in short courses and for treating small areas of the body, as it causes many side effects. Treat the affected area one to three times a day.

Advantan is a glucocorticosteroid of the latest generation. Due to the special form of the active ingredient, the drug has virtually no overall effect on the body, even with prolonged use. In the case of insect bites, it is recommended only in case of a very pronounced reaction. Usually the drug does not cause side effects. Treatment with ointment is carried out once a day, lightly.

Poisonous insect bites

The most dangerous are the bites of scorpions, karakurt, salpuga, scolopendra, and tarantula.

Despite the fact that the vast majority poisonous insects no more dangerous than bees; the reaction to them largely depends on the state of the body. According to statistics, children with weak body defenses most often die from scorpion stings.

Prevention of such bites dangerous insects in the regions where they live is to use repellents, carefully inspect shoes and clothing before putting them on, and plug all cracks through which insects can get into a home or tent.

If you are bitten by a poisonous insect, you must immediately administer a special antidote serum ( special for each type of insect), and then support the heart and blood vessels with medications. If it is not possible to immediately deliver the victim to a medical facility, you need to make a strong solution of potassium permanganate, moisten a cloth in it and apply a lotion to the wound. Then give 100 ml of a weak solution of potassium permanganate to drink, lay him down, wrap him up, and periodically give him water to drink.

Homeopathy for bites

Of all the homeopathic remedies used to relieve the effects of insect bites, the most common are Apis And Ledum. The first is made from the bodies of dead bees and bee venom. The drugs can be taken orally and used to treat wounds. For external use, drops are applied to a bandage and a lotion is made.

A drug Apis effective against bee stings, if there is severe swelling and redness of the tissues, the bite site hurts sharply, and a blister forms.
A drug Ledum It is also recommended in cases where after a bite the tissues become cold, turn pale and the pain is relieved with cold compresses.

To prevent a severe allergic reaction, you can take the drug for 4 days at the beginning of the warm period of the year. Apis. For many allergy sufferers, this homeopathic remedy acts almost like a vaccination, nullifying the body’s reaction to insect bites.

When is a doctor needed?

If an insect bite causes not just redness at the site of the bite, but any other general disturbances, even those that do not cause much trouble, you should definitely consult a doctor. Indeed, when they reappear, they can be much more intense and cause anaphylactic shock.

The most common reaction to bites is a rash like urticaria. The spots covering the body do not have the same shape; they are slightly raised above the skin level, swollen and red, and itchy. If no other symptoms are observed, your doctor will prescribe antihistamines.

If germs were introduced into the bite site ( the tissues are hot, the general condition worsens, a bright stripe has formed on the skin) need a doctor's help.
In any case, the victim requires attention from others. It is necessary to monitor his condition and, if his general health worsens, contact a specialist.

If it is known that the victim has severe reactions to insect bites, you need to call " ambulance“, even if the victim’s condition seems to be normal.

In addition, you need to call an ambulance if the following signs are observed:

• dyspnea,
• hoarse breathing,
• feeling of heaviness or pain in the chest,
• lethargy or lack of coordination,
• inability to swallow, speak, feeling of throat constriction,
• signs of infection.

As a rule, to make a diagnosis it is enough just to examine the victim. It is also necessary to examine the state of the heart and respiratory tract.

Prevention

1. Take into account the daily activity of insects. Thus, mosquitoes in temperate climates are usually active at dusk. Therefore, people who are allergic to their bites should avoid walking at this time of day.
2. When walking in nature, it is better to dress in light clothes, but with long trousers and sleeves. T-shirts and shirts should be tucked into trousers. It is advisable to wear a Panama hat on your head. That is, there should be as few open areas of the body as possible.
3. Repellents should not be neglected. They can be applied not only directly to the body, but also to clothing ( there's something for that special means ). Products containing permethrin, repel mosquitoes, ticks and other insects. They need to be applied to the fabric, and even after several washes they retain their effect. Moreover, this type of processing is practically harmless to humans. Another active substance used by many repellent manufacturers is DEET. It can be applied both to clothing and directly to the skin. The drug should not contain more than 35% DEET, since a larger amount does not affect the effectiveness in any way, but has an adverse effect on health.
4. Use mosquito nets. Now they are produced not only for windows, but even for cribs and strollers.
5. Instead of fumigator liquid, you can use eucalyptus extract. Mosquitoes hate this smell.
6. Mosquitoes can sense high levels of cholesterol in the blood a mile away and prefer these people to everyone else. Therefore, normalize your cholesterol.

Repellents for children

When choosing a repellent, you must first read the labels on the packaging. Children's preparations should not contain substances as active ingredients diethyltoluamide (DEET). This component is very toxic, so children under six years of age should not even use it on clothing.

The most preferred are bayrepel, and IR 3535. The balm is very effective and completely harmless " Golden Star" You can treat your baby's clothes and skin with vanilla extract, cedar or clove oil, lemon balm or eucalyptus tincture.
For children, you should not choose products in the form of aerosols, but only creams, ointments or gels.

How to use repellents correctly?

When using mosquito repellents to treat your body, you should remember that poisons that are dangerous to mosquitoes are also dangerous to humans.

How to minimize harm from toxic components?
1. If you plan to be in nature for no longer than an hour and a half, you should choose drugs with a low concentration of the active substance ( to 10%). But such drugs are not suitable for ticks - they are only afraid of lethal concentrations above 20%.
2. You should not spray with repellent - its increased amount will not affect the effect in any way.
3. To apply cream or gel to your body, it is better to wear a thin medical glove on your hand.
4. Do not use aerosol on your face! But only cream, ointment or gel.
5. Aerosols should not be used in closed rooms.
6. Do not treat areas of skin hidden by clothing.
7. Some repellent components may interact with synthetic fabric fibers. Therefore, it is preferable to wear things made from natural fabrics.
8. Do not use repellent on areas with scratches, wounds, inflammation, lips, or eyelids.
9. After the walk, you need to take a shower and remove any remaining substance from your body.
10. If clothing is treated with repellent, it should be changed as soon as the need for protection is no longer necessary.
11. The manufacturer usually gives recommendations on the frequency of treatments - do not neglect these recommendations.

Plants that repel insects

1. Marigold – Flies and mosquitoes cannot stand their smell.
2. Bergamot – will help avoid bites, as well as relieve inflammation from bites. In this case, it is very effective in combination with lavender.
3. Verbena – repels any insects.
4. Carnation – perfectly repels mosquitoes and flies.
5. Geranium – both in plant form and in oil form, geranium repels insects.
6. Cedar – repels midges and mosquitoes.
7. Cypress – is a strong insecticide.
8. Lavender – effective against moths, mosquitoes, flies. Helps avoid blisters from bites.
9. Laurel – will repel insects and help blisters heal faster.
10. Melissa – remarkably repels insects and also relieves pain from stings.
11. Eucalyptus – perfectly repels insects.
Before use, you should consult a specialist.

An effective ointment for insect bites is designed to alleviate the consequences of attacks by biting or stinging arthropods. However, it is impossible to consider each such remedy as a panacea and a 100% guarantee of getting rid of all unpleasant symptoms: the ointment will only reduce the reaction of the skin and tissues underneath it to foreign biological substances that enter the body during a bite.

For example, some creams have anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and soothing effects, while some other ointments and creams are more focused on preventing the development of an allergic reaction: they prevent swelling from increasing, and also help relieve itching from an insect bite and minimize the appearance of a rash.

Thus, when deciding what to apply to insect bites, you should not count on the fact that any one remedy will be able to completely relieve you of all unpleasant consequences - such medicines simply do not exist.

On a note

You should be especially careful when choosing a product if you decide to anoint a child’s insect bite, since many ointments are contraindicated for babies or children with very sensitive skin. In most cases, itching after bites is not dangerous at all, but some ointments that are used to relieve it may well lead to serious side effects.

But for bites of stinging or poisonous insects (bees, wasps, hornets, predators, and spiders, scolopendras, leeches), even high-quality ointment, cream or balm for insect bites often has to be used together with other types medicines and drugs to combat symptoms of intoxication. Ointments here, unfortunately, are often only able to mildly relieve the consequences of bites.

As for tick bites, it makes sense to use, first of all, those ointments that have a pronounced antiseptic effect - all other “advantages” of the drugs in this case are secondary (if brilliant green or alcohol is available, it is better to use them). However, even in this case, ointments, alas, are usually unable to protect the victim from borreliosis or encephalitis.

In any case, to achieve best result ointment, cream or gel for insect bites, first you need to be able to choose the right one, which we will talk about in more detail later...

How to choose an ointment?

Medicines used after insect bites are produced in various forms release, differ in their composition, consistency and packaging containers.

Among such funds, the following three main groups can be distinguished:

• gels - as a rule, these are water-based products containing various pharmaceutical substances and (or) natural medicinal ingredients;
• creams - usually these are preparations based on natural or synthetic fats or oils, also containing certain medicinal additives;
  
• balms are medicinal products that are usually based on plant extracts and natural resinous substances.
  

On a note

A high-quality balm for insect bites primarily promotes rapid tissue regeneration at the site of the bite, and therefore is used mainly after attacks by stinging insects.

It should be noted that there are other types of products used after insect bites: aerosol preparations, pencils, patches, etc.

Creams are considered the most effective form of ointment for insect bites, since they, thanks to their fatty component, ensure rapid transport of medicinal components through the skin.

However, products released in other forms are not far behind in this regard, especially if they have a well-balanced formulation. For example, the following drugs work quite well after insect bites:

• Levomekol;
• Advantan;
• Akriderm;
• Menovazin;
• Hydrocortisone ointment.

Bites different insects sometimes require a specific approach to treatment. In turn, each of the means also has its own specifics and is most effective in a particular case.

So, for example, if you are bitten by mosquitoes or bed bugs, then the primary task of the ointment is to relieve swelling of the tissues and promote the rapid disappearance of itching.

At the same time, after stinging insect bites, ointments of a slightly different nature should be used - primarily those that prevent the development of an allergic reaction and help reduce pain.

On a note

The ointment with the well-known name “Rescuer”, often used for insect bites, is least suitable for this purpose. The purpose of this drug is to disinfect skin damage and promote rapid healing of wounds, scratches, ulcers and bruises. In case of stinging insect bites, this ointment only allows for faster restoration of tissues affected by inflammation, but is not capable of minimizing all other symptoms.

If the insect bite is very painful, the damaged area can be smeared with Menovazin, which will create a feeling of coolness and significantly reduce the pain. If inflammation or swelling occurs, Levomekol or Advantan should be used.

Levomekol is especially good if you need to smear insect bites on a child who has already scratched them before pustules appear. In this case, Panthenol is also used.

Finally, if an insect bite has caused a severe allergic reaction with rapidly growing swelling and rash, the affected areas of the skin should be lubricated with hydrocortisone ointment. However, this remedy has a sufficient number of contraindications, so it must be used with great caution, and it is best to first consult a doctor.

Perhaps the most universal remedy used against bites of a wide variety of insects is Fenistil gel. You should definitely have it in your first aid kit for going outdoors and definitely take it with you on trips abroad. You can read more about this drug below.

What is important to do before using the ointment

In most cases it turns out in the following order:

• if a bee has bitten, then first of all the sting is removed from the wound with tweezers (after hornet or wasp stings it does not remain, so you don’t even have to look for it);
  
• then the poison is sucked out of the wound as soon as possible (if it enters a person’s oral cavity, it does not cause harm);
• A cold compress is applied to the bite site (stones or damp earth cannot be used for this purpose - they can become a source of infection).
  

In the case of bee stings, part of the poison is neutralized with soap, in wasps and hornets - with any organic acid (for example, ordinary vinegar, a slice of lemon, apple or orange). Only after this can the bite site be anointed with a specialized product.

Fenistil gel and its properties

The versatility of the drug Fenistil against insect bites lies primarily in its ability to perfectly soothe itching. Unfortunately, in case of bee or wasp stings, its use will not avoid the appearance of swelling, however, with a moderately pronounced reaction of the body to the poison, this gel copes well with stopping the allergic reaction, since in general it is classified as an antiallergic drug.

The optimal area of ​​application for Fenistil is bites from mosquitoes, bedbugs, midges and fleas. In these cases, the gel helps relieve itching from bites and quickly minimize other unpleasant symptoms (slight tissue swelling, redness, soreness).

Another important feature of Fenistil gel is the possibility of its use in children older than 1 month. The only thing worth remembering is that this drug should not be applied to large areas of skin or places where there are scratches and bleeding abrasions.

The price of a 30-gram tube of Fenistil gel is approximately 350 rubles.

“A very good ointment for insect bites is Fenistil. We always take it with us to the dacha or barbecue, even if someone is bitten by mosquitoes, they only need to apply it to the skin once, and the bites stop itching after just a few minutes. Several times I had to use it to smear bee stings, it also works well. The bite site swells, but goes away faster, the pain is not felt for long.”

Irina, Tver

Famous Levomekol

Levomekol cannot be called a classic remedy intended specifically for treating insect bites - it is used for the disinfection of wounds and ulcers, antimicrobial and antiviral therapy. The drug is also good for treating burns.

In case of insect bites, Levomekol is usually used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Therefore, it makes sense to use it after an unsuccessful “acquaintance” with such arthropods as wasps, hornets, bees, tropical ants, scorpions and spiders. It is their attacks that usually end in significant swelling, edema, hemorrhages, and sometimes even tissue necrosis.

If in these cases you apply Levomekol to the wound, it will ensure accelerated tissue restoration at the site of the bite and relieve inflammation.

The cost of the ointment is also pleasing - only about 100 rubles for a 40 gram tube.

Advantan for insect bites

For insect bites, Advantan ointment is usually used as an antiallergic agent. If you immediately anoint the affected area with it, then sometimes it is quite possible to completely avoid the appearance of severe swelling and hives, even after the bites of insects such as paper wasps and bedbugs. When attacked by larger arthropods, the drug can also help - it helps localize inflammation and prevent the development of an allergic reaction.

It is useful to choose one of the forms of the drug in advance: a fat-based ointment, an emulsion or a water-based gel. Such a variety of release forms allows you to choose exactly the type of product that is most suitable for each specific skin type.

The effect of all three forms of this drug is approximately the same, but oily skin It would be best to anoint the site of an insect bite with an emulsion; for dry skin, choose an ointment; for normal skin, choose Advantan gel with a balanced ratio of water and fat.

However, despite all the positive aspects of this product, it also has one undeniable disadvantage - hormonal effects. That is why it is not recommended to treat large areas of skin with Advantan - in order to avoid the occurrence of more serious problems.

The price of Advantan is approximately 400 rubles for 20 grams of emulsion or 15 grams of cream.

Akriderm

Akriderm is a remedy for symptomatic treatment. It is usually used for various skin lesions and severe dermatitis.

For insect bites, Akriderm is used as a drug to relieve itching and get rid of rashes at the site of the tumor, so it works best against mosquitoes.

An important advantage of this product is the “delicacy” of its action - Akriderm can be safely used even for children.

The price of the drug fluctuates around 450 rubles per 30 gram tube.

Treatment of insect bites with Menovazin

The drug “Menovazin” is designed primarily to provide an analgesic effect, since the main “working” substance in it is menthol. You can confidently apply this product to the bites of bees, wasps, and large wild bugs, because even after inflammation appears, it will provide a feeling of coolness at the site of the bite, reduce itching and pain.

Menovazin is inexpensive - about 30 rubles for 40 ml.

Panthenol and its properties

Panthenol-based products are produced by many pharmaceutical companies in several dosage forms. Moreover, the buyer often pays for the advertised name, and not for the much cheaper active ingredient.

The Panthenol cream itself costs from 100 rubles for 50 ml, but various combination preparations based on the same active ingredient are offered by pharmacies for completely different money - from 350-500 rubles for the same volume.

For insect bites, it is most rational to use Panthenol in the form of a cream or ointment: in this case, it ensures restoration of the skin in areas of inflammation, relief of itching and rapid healing of wounds.

Hydrocortisone ointment

Hydrocortisone ointment is a hormonal agent, so when using it you need to carefully read the instructions and be sure to take into account any existing contraindications.

When insect bites occur, the ointment blocks the occurrence of an allergic reaction and the release of histamine in the body. This remedy can be used to prevent the development of anaphylactic shock from bites of stinging insects, spiders and scorpions.

The price of hydrocortisone ointment is approximately 50 rubles per 5 grams.

Other ointments for treating bites

All of the above remedies for insect bites are sold exclusively in pharmacies and therefore in some cases may not be available. Fortunately, they can easily be replaced with drugs similar in action, available in supermarkets and household chemical stores.

So, drugs are quite widely distributed on sale brands Mosquitall, Gardex, Off, Taiga, among which there are also products for children. For example, Gardex baby cream against insect bites acts very delicately and quickly relieves itching in case of mosquito bites, and Taiga brand products, in addition to getting rid of the symptoms of a bite, also allow you to protect yourself from insect attacks.

In the vast majority of cases, to treat insect bites, you should choose fat-based products that have an additional antiallergic effect. Relieving allergies in a “global” sense is much more important for the body than, for example, relieving itching or getting rid of painful sensations. Ointments designed to combat unpleasant sensations should be used either in cases where there is no allergy itself, or in addition to an antiallergic drug.

And finally, there are numerous products on sale that are designed to repel insects and prevent them from biting at all. They are effective in protecting against attacks by mosquitoes, fleas or bedbugs, but, unfortunately, they are not able to scare away an angry hornet or bee. When choosing such a product, you should look for the names “DEET” or “permethrin” in its composition. If the proposed repellent ointment contains as the main active ingredient essential oils, then there will be practically no expected effect from it.

Almost all children love summer and warmth, but for parents this is a time of additional troubles associated with the appearance of mosquitoes, midges and other insects. With their buzzing and biting, they not only cause great discomfort, but also cause harm to health.

It is not easy for a child to cope unpleasant consequences. However, there are many creams, sprays and ointments that protect against insects and their bites.

In the warm season, it is necessary to take care of mosquito repellents - this is especially important for those who spend a lot of time outdoors

Why are bites from mosquitoes and other insects dangerous?

An interesting fact about mosquitoes is that the males of these insects do not bite people and are harmless. Females need human or animal blood to lay eggs.

The bite itself is painless, except for a slight tingling sensation. This is due to the fact that the mosquito bites through the skin in places where blood vessels are located closer to the surface. At the moment of a bite, saliva is injected and substances that prevent blood clotting are released.

Unpleasant consequences after insect bites:

• redness;
• itching or burning;
• swelling.

Mosquito and other insect bites are dangerous in two cases:

1. Allergic reaction. A healthy human body can withstand up to 500 bites, but for some people, especially infants and children under one year old, even 1 bite can become problematic, causing fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, difficulty breathing, Quincke's edema, decreased blood pressure, loss consciousness.
2. Secondary infection. The bites cause itching, and young children may scratch the skin vigorously, resulting in wounds that can easily become infected and lead to further complications.

It is unlikely that a mosquito bite will cause a serious infection. Such cases occur more often in hot countries (Africa, India). It is also impossible to get poisoned in this way, since mosquitoes have no poison.

The best remedies against mosquito bites

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Your home medicine cabinet should always contain insect bite repellents and antihistamines. Don’t forget about them when going out into nature.

The best solution is to reduce the risk of your child coming into direct contact with harmful insects. Otherwise, modern developments will help - means of protection against all types of mosquitoes and midges.

Repellents

Repellents are a good way to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other midges. These are specially developed substances that repel mosquitoes by irritating the nerve endings responsible for the insects' sense of smell. Available in the form of sprays, gels, creams or ointments.

Aerosol Gardex Baby

The best repellents for children:

1. Masque baby aqua cream, gel and lotion-spray are approved for use in children over 1 year of age. Provides two-hour protection against mosquitoes and is absolutely safe for babies. Thanks to its composition (water, essential oils, medicinal plant extracts), the product cares for the baby’s delicate skin and prevents excessive moisture loss.
2. Gardex spray can be used by children over 3 years of age. Provides gentle two-hour protection against blood-sucking insects. Contains essential oils and aromatic substances.
3. Mosquitall “Gentle Protection” spray is suitable for adults and children over 3 years old who are prone to allergies. Provides two-hour protection against mosquitoes. Contains synthetic repellent DEET (7.5%).
4. My Sunshine cream is approved for use by children over 1 year of age. Hypoallergenic domestic product approved by the Russian Ministry of Health. Apply without rubbing open areas baby's body and face. Lasts about 2 hours.
5. Glorus milk spray is suitable for children over 2 years old. Contains aloe vera, so it will not harm even the most sensitive baby's skin.
6. Our Mom cream contains natural plant components (essential oils and plant extracts). Designed not only to repel insects, but also to eliminate itching after mosquito bites. Recommended for children over one and a half years old.

Effective repellents for babies under one year old:

1. California Baby Natural Bug Blend Spray (travel). This natural remedy containing essential oils. However, manufacturers do not recommend using it before the age of 6 months without the permission of a pediatrician, since even the natural components of the spray can harm the child. The product smells nice and the small bottle is easy to carry.
2. Organic Bug Repellent Spray is made in the USA. It is completely natural and consists of essential oils (60%) and water (40%). The benefit of this product is not only to repel annoying insects, but also to enrich the baby’s skin with nutrients contained in natural oils. Suitable for use from birth to old age - there are no age restrictions. The manufacturer recommends that parents spray the product on the baby's skin, avoiding their palms, as the child may rub his eyes with his hands.
3. Mommy Care Mosquito oil made in Israel does not contain synthetic substances, therefore it is approved for use from birth. Organic oils in the product dull the sense of smell of mosquitoes and repel them from the child.

Mommy Care mosquito repellent oil Mosquitoush is used from birth

Special bracelets

One of the modern developments against midges and mosquitoes, which is becoming increasingly popular among parents, are special bracelets. They can even be used for newborn babies. It is preferable to put such bracelets on the baby’s leg so that the baby does not taste it, or you can simply put it next to it.

• Bugstop. Bracelet made in China for children over 3 years old. The manufacturer offers wide choose sizes and design options. The material is impregnated with citronella essential oil. Valid for about 7 days.
• Bugslock. Made in Korea. The active substance with which the material is impregnated is lavender or citronella essential oil. Can be used by babies from birth. Valid for at least 10 days - by placing the device in a sealed container, you can extend its service life.
• Gardex. Contains natural oils, repelling insects. Not intended for use by children under 2 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and those with allergies. Valid for 3 weeks, but the manufacturer does not recommend wearing the bracelet for more than 6 hours a day.
• Mothercare. Does not contain synthetic substances, intended for use by children over 3 years old. Duration of action is about 4 days.
• Green luck. The Chinese-made bracelet is valid for at least 20 days and is intended for infants from birth. Does not contain synthetic components.

Mosquito repellent bracelet - a convenient alternative to sprays and creams

Folk remedies

Traditional methods of insect control are inexpensive, but no less effective options that are used without age restrictions. Mosquitoes, midges and other insects do not like the strong odors of essential oils:

• valerian;
• lavender;
• vanilla;
• carnations;
• anise;
• wormwood;
• basilica;
• geraniums;
• mint;
• tea tree;
• cedar;
• fir;
• rosemary;
• orange

Mosquitoes are afraid of the strong odors of essential oils

A drop of this oil will ensure a calm walk and a restful night's sleep. Apply a small amount of product to the baby's crib, clothes, stroller or skin.

What to do if an insect bites a child?

It is impossible to completely eliminate the likelihood of mosquito bites, even resorting to all possible methods of protection. An insect can find a hole in a mosquito net and fly into open door, the strength of the repellent or bracelet may weaken, and the scent from the essential oils will dissipate.

• cream;
• ointment;
• gel;
• pills;
• any antihistamines.

Creams, ointments and gels to relieve itching and inflammation

The use of certain remedies directly depends on the number of bites and their severity.

If this is a pinpoint wound on the body, then you can do without using ointments or gels, but simply apply something cold to the affected area, for example, a bottle of water wrapped in a cloth. This will relieve swelling.

For multiple bites or severe swelling and itching, medications. They are divided into two groups:

1. Herbal products. For example, Fladex, Moskitol or Gardex Baby. They contain components plant origin. Available in the form of gels, foams, creams and pencils.
2. Hormone-containing drugs. Their help is sought in case of a very strong negative reaction to a bite. These are creams and ointments whose main active ingredient is hydrocortisone or prednisolone.

For treatment, you can use Rescuer and Boro Plus ointments. They are made from thermal water with the addition of microelements responsible for wound healing.

Boro Plus ointments are used to treat mosquito bites

Another remedy that prevents suppuration when scratching the bite site is baby lotion. It contains zinc oxide and calamine. They help eliminate inflammation and dry wounds.

Antihistamines

Taking antihistamines is important if the insect bite is accompanied by severe itching (we recommend reading:). The most popular products suitable for children are: Fenistil ointment, Suprastin tablets, Tavegil syrup or Loratadine (see also.

Summer holidays are often overshadowed by the fight against insects. Even if they turn out to be ordinary mosquitoes, vacation no longer brings the pleasure that it was in your dreams. What can we say about the bites of bedbugs, wasps, bees, spiders and other representatives of the arthropod kingdom. Insect bites can appear on the human body not only in the wild (in the forest, on the river), but also just in the apartment. This is biggest problem, since it is necessary to differentiate the condition in order to know who to fight.

Determine which insect bit you from the photo

Bites from representatives of entomofauna differ from each other in their level of danger, symptoms and signs, and principles of first aid. How to determine who bit someone in an apartment or on the street from a photo?

Spider

Those spiders that can be found at home, as a rule, do not pose a danger to children and adults. Their bite looks like a small area of ​​swelling with a dot in the center and redness around it (similar to a red bump or wound). The body of some people may respond with individual hypersensitivity, which manifests itself as an allergic reaction. This is a more serious condition, accompanied by edema and significant hyperemia.

The button spider (also known as the black widow) is considered poisonous to humans. Within a quarter of an hour the following may appear:

• strong pain;
• swelling;
• difficulty breathing;
• nausea and vomiting;
• abdominal pain;
• excessive sweating;
• convulsions;
• fever.

Important! The condition is considered dangerous and requires immediate attention. medical care. In its absence, death is possible due to respiratory failure or damage to the heart muscle.

Bug

Bed bugs are the most common type of “home” residents who leave their “signs” on the human body at night. There is no trace left immediately after a bedbug bite. The next morning, red dots appear on the skin, accompanied by itching. The bite of these insects can be seen in the photo. Pain at the site of the bug bite and swelling are absent or mild.

It has become known that bed bugs can become carriers of Chagas disease pathogens. This disease is accompanied by:

• fever;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• pain and swelling at the site of the bug bite.

Flea

After a flea bite, small areas of redness and swelling occur, which turn into extensive hemorrhages on the skin if scratched. A flea can be recognized by its jumping ability. “Catching up” with this type of insect is not so easy. The photo shows massive flea bites.

Mite

You can find the insect on the skin in those areas where there is soft fabrics. We are talking about the groin area, armpit area, neck, abdomen, and the area behind the ears. Swelling and red spots may appear around the body of the tick, which sticks out from the tissues of the human body.

Important! You should get rid of the insect and receive emergency care at the nearest medical facility.

Bees and wasps

Insect bites of these species are considered dangerous for children and adults, especially if they have a serious allergic reaction. Wasp and bee stings can be accompanied by severe pain, swelling, itching, and burning. A red spot appears on the skin, a blister or rash may appear.

A dangerous condition for the patient is an allergic reaction of a local or general type. In the photo you can see the symptoms of an allergy to a bee sting. The signs of a wasp sting are similar.

Lice

The child begins to itch and complain of pain and discomfort in the scalp area. Upon examination, you can see scratching, inflammation, and small red spots located in groups. Nits are visible on the hair. These are lice eggs that have a round shape and a white-yellow hue.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can also cause the development of the disease due to their ability to serve as carriers of the pathogen. If there is no allergy to insect bites, a person may notice only minor redness in one or several areas of the skin of the body. Later, these mosquito bites cause severe itching.

Important! When scratching, swelling occurs, bruises and hemorrhages may appear.

In some cases, a child or adult has an allergic reaction to mosquito bites. In this case, the itching becomes painful, swelling spreads to large areas of the body. Local symptoms may be accompanied by general signs of allergies (difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, eyelids), convulsions. Immediate assistance is required.

Symptoms of an insect bite

An insect bite is usually accompanied by characteristic signs:

• pain in the bite area;
• swelling;
• hyperemia;
• itching;
• tumor.

Pain is characteristic of the bites of those insects that are considered dangerous to the human body. Their list includes wasps and bees (due to the high likelihood of developing an allergic reaction), and some spiders. Itching can be caused by mosquitoes, lice, fleas and bedbugs. The skin begins to itch so much that this condition interferes with even night rest.

Swelling appears after bites of all insects to one degree or another. Against the background of allergies, it manifests itself more pronouncedly; in the absence of hypersensitivity of the body, it manifests itself weaker. Redness in the bite area is a common human reaction to a pathological process. It can appear in all cases, the only difference is in the severity of the symptom.

What to do after an insect bite

An insect bite requires first aid. As a rule, this concerns dangerous representatives of arthropods or the presence of allergies in the victim.

First aid for insect bites

Important! If bites regularly occur at home, then it is necessary to find and destroy the insect nest. This is done independently or with the help of an exterminator service.

• Wounds from bee stings should be anointed with peroxide, alcohol or potassium permanganate solution.
• When bitten by fleas, it is important to get rid of severe itching, otherwise you can scratch the body until it bleeds - to relieve the symptom, you need to smear the wounds of the child and adult soap solution or a disinfectant, then apply hormonal ointment with hydrocortisone or a drug with an antihistamine effect (Psilo-balm).
• Sulfur ointment will help eliminate inflammation and dry the pathological area; Advantan ointment is also good against the inflammatory process.
• The appearance of symptoms of intoxication due to insect bites requires the use of enterosorbents (Smecta, Enterosgel).
• After bedbug bites, the body must be treated with a solution based on soap or soda, or propolis tincture (it will help relieve itching).
• Mosquito bites require treatment skin diluted ammonia solution.

On a note! Additional ways To eliminate severe itching after an arthropod bite (fleas, bedbugs, lice), potato pulp, onion juice, lotions based on soda solution, and rubbing the bite area with a toothpaste are considered.

Treatment after an insect bite

After the victim has received the necessary assistance at home, it is advisable to bring the patient for a consultation with a doctor. Insect bites can be dangerous dangerous consequences and diseases, therefore, at the slightest suspicion of a worsening condition, you should contact a health care facility.

To treat the pathology, doctors will prescribe hormonal medications (creams and ointments). These drugs will remove not only the inflammatory process, but also pain, itching, burning, swelling and other signs of an allergic reaction.

Important! If the patient suffers from severe itching, it is necessary to treat the bite area with Levomekol. The drug contains an antibiotic that will prevent infection from entering the body through scratching.

It is also necessary to use antihistamines:

• local action - Fenistil, Elokom, Advantan;
• tablets - Tavegil, Loratadine, Suprastin.

For reference! Homeopathic remedies are not effective for insect bites.

What to do if an insect bite is swollen and red

Most victims are interested in what to do if redness and swelling occur after an insect bite. This is usually how an inflammatory reaction and an allergic reaction manifest themselves. If the brightness of the signs progresses, it is necessary to obtain qualified help.

Severe swelling and hyperemia after a bite require the following:

• drugs to combat allergic reactions - antihistamine tablets, ointments and creams;
• hormonal agents;
• ointments based on antibacterial components.

Remedies for insect bites

At the moment, people prefer to use not only traditional therapy, but also traditional medicine recipes.

Folk remedies

One of the popular remedies is a solution based on baking soda. For preparation use the following proportions: for 1 tsp. substances, a glass of liquid is required. A bandage is moistened in the resulting solution and applied to the affected area (allowed even if the insect remains unknown).

Plantain leaves

This recipe is used during outdoor recreation. If a person sees that he has been bitten by some insect, he can pick a leaf of the plant and apply it to the wound. Before use, the sheet should be washed and slightly crumpled.

Infusion of succession

Folk analogue of remedies against allergic reactions. The infusion of the medicinal plant should be taken orally to eliminate itching and swelling.

Pharmacy products

After bites, several groups of drugs are used. The choice depends:

• on the age of the patient;
• causes of the condition;
• composition of the drug;
• purposes of use;
• release forms.

Insect bite ointment for itching

Nezulin is a cream-ointment that is effectively used for serious allergic reactions after bites. Contains plant components, essential oils and d-panthenol. The effect of the medicine is manifested not only in the form of eliminating the symptoms of pathology, but also soothing the skin (cooling effect), accelerating regeneration.

Elidel - eliminates manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions, does not contain hormonal components. Apply in a course to the swollen bite site.

Fenistil is an antihistamine that effectively eliminates dangerous signs of allergies. The doctor prescribes it both for the purpose of first aid and for the treatment of a pathological condition.

Hormonal ointments

Representatives of the group are more serious “artillery” when compared with previous medications.

1. Hydrocortisone - produces a double effect: it removes swelling, burning and other symptoms of pathology, which pass quickly enough, and also prevents the occurrence of anaphylactic shock (a dangerous condition that causes cardiac and respiratory failure and causes death).
2. Advantan is available in the form of ointment, emulsion and gel. Do not treat large areas of the body.

Important! Hormonal drugs have a lot of contraindications, so it is better to consult a doctor about the possibility of their use.

Insect bites in children

Children react to bites in different ways, which also depends on the individual reaction of the body. The wound may swell, swelling and hyperemia appear. If nothing else worries you, the baby can be helped at home.

Important! A dangerous condition is considered if a spider bites you, and in nature. In such cases, it is better to keep an ampoule with a hormonal injection ready.

The child may not notice how he was bitten by an insect, but within a quarter of an hour rashes appear, the tongue, eyelids and tongue may become swollen, and it becomes difficult to breathe. All symptoms indicate the appearance of an allergy. The reason is the penetration of toxic substances into the baby’s blood and the presence of individual hypersensitivity.

Doctors emphasize that it is considered dangerous to take a child who has relatives with allergies to nature without supplies of antihistamines and hormonal drugs for emergency care.

Allergy to insect bites

Manifests itself with hypertrophied symptoms of a local or general nature. Severe swelling may occur locally; the area of ​​the body where there is a wound appears swollen, red, and enlarged. The general clinical picture is accompanied by:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• swelling of the throat and tongue;
• severe itching of the skin;
• convulsions;
• difficulty breathing;
• myocardial failure.

Treatment regimen:

• local hormonal creams, ointments;
• injection of glucocorticosteroids;
• antihistamines in tablets;
• infusion therapy (intravenous drip of saline, Ringer, etc.)

Important! Anaphylactic shock is the most terrible condition for a person prone to allergies. Help is provided immediately, treatment continues in the hospital.

Prevention: insect bite repellents

Taking precautions can reduce the risk of a problem occurring several times.

Insect bite repellents

Repellents are used for prevention. This chemical substances, designed to repel arthropods. Long-term protection can be provided by:

• OFF SMOOTH & DRY;
• OFF Extreme;
• Mosquitoll Super active protection;
• DEET Vocco;
• UltraThon and others

Available in the form of oils, sprays, creams, aerosols. Regular use will discourage the desire to bite in most representatives of the entomofauna.

Other measures

Preventive measures also include:

• choice of clothing with long sleeves and trousers;
• avoiding outdoor recreation in the evening, when arthropods are most active;
• use of mosquito nets on windows and doors;
• avoiding choosing bright and colorful clothes for leisure;
• inspection of domestic animals for the presence of “living creatures”;
• vaccination when traveling abroad.

Such preventive measures are suitable for children and adults, and also minimize the risk of problems.

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