Despite the preventative methods available to keep mosquito’s away, at times these pests still manage to feast on untreated skin. The resulting irritation can be extremely uncomfortable for some people.
Do all mosquitos bite?
Females are the only mosquitos that bite. Human blood contains isoleucine, which she needs to make her eggs. Blood is required for its survival. As the mosquito bites, she injects a small amount of her saliva into the victims blood. Her saliva works as an anesthetic that stops the blood from clotting, and it numbs the victims skin. The human body react defensively to the protein mixed with her saliva, which manifests itself by the telltale itching and the bumps.
Do not scratch the itch
Never scratch a mosquito bite since doing this can make the irritation worse. In some cases, it can lead to infection, skin discoloration, or scar formation. The next time an annoying mosquito launches a successful attack fight the itch with a natural anti-itch remedy that soothes the mosquito bite. These natural remedies are gentle, kid friendly, good for the environment, and most people will have some of the items in their home.
Natural remedies for mosquito bites – Apply directly to area
- Leaf from aloe vera plant
- Lime
- Vinegar
- Banana peel
- Ice to the bite
- Clean with soap
- Apply two drops of lavender essential oil
References
Aloe Plants are awesome! 🙂
LOVE Aloe!
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Hi @Jennifer,
Indeed they are. I have one at home.
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Mosquito bites can be extremely dangerous since some of this insects are promoting a virus which will eventually be causing you a very dangerous health risk. One common type of this mosquito is the aedes aegypti which inflicts dengue which is also the leading cause of mortality regardless of age and even race.
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