Since children are very hard to survive any malaise, parents want to get rid of signs of discomfort as soon as possible. In this article, we will tell you what can be done to treat mosquito bites in a child, in order to restore the skin and ease the condition of crumbs.
Than to process a skin of the child after a sting of a mosquito?
First of all, the place of the insect bite should be washed very well with warm water with soap, which has antibacterial effect. This must be done in order to remove existing contaminants and microbes in order to avoid the development of an infectious process. After that, the bite should be very gently soaked with a soft towel, but do not rub it in any case.
Then, within 10 minutes, apply a cold compress to the affected area. This can be ice wrapped in a piece of thick cloth, a towel soaked in cold water or a chilled can of soda. If the child does not resist, repeat this procedure every hour for 5-6 hours, and then as needed.
If the bite site of a child is very much itchy, it is allowed to use any antihistamine drug that is approved for use in children. In particular, Fenistil or Zirtek drops are suitable for babies from birth. Anointed affected area can be hydrocortisone ointment or Acriderm - these medications are suitable for use in children older than 12 months. Among medications in the form of an ointment or gel, there is also something that can be treated with a mosquito bite in a child up to a year, for example:
- La Cree, Baneoocin - for babies from the first days of life;
- Fenistil-gel - for crumbs over 1 month;
- Advantan - for children from 4 months and older.
Folk remedies for treatment of mosquito bites in children
Among the popular methods there are also interesting and effective options. From what you can treat a mosquito bite in a one-year-old baby or a child older, the most popular are the following:
- Combine baking soda with clean water, given a ratio of 3: 1, and mix well. You should get a thick homogeneous paste, which must be applied several times a day to the place of bite. This remedy is suitable for babies from the first days of life and older children with hypersensitive skin.
- Peppermint, tea tree and eucalyptus oils are very helpful, as well as an effective mixture of these components.
- The bite site is useful to lubricate with natural aloe juice. This product quickly removes irritation and soothes the skin.
- If the affected area is strongly itchy, try rubbing it with the inside of the banana peel. This agent effectively reduces itching and promotes healing.
- Carefully apply a small amount of ammonia to the mosquito bite with a small piece of cotton wool.
- Finally, the use of toothpaste in combating mosquito bites is well-deserved popularity among adherents of traditional medicine.
Just apply this remedy on the affected area and wait for it to dry completely, and then gently remove the residues with a dry napkin.
The most important thing in the treatment of a mosquito bite is not to allow the baby to comb it and scratch it. Otherwise, the child's body produces histamine, which causes the affected area to itch even more. In addition, such actions can provoke the development of the infectious process and cause a scar.