Insect bite: what helps against itching and swelling?

Created: 08/03/2022 09:37

By: Philipp Mosthaf

The annoying mosquitoes cause itching, an unpleasant feeling and swelling in summer.

Various remedies help against the itching.

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Insect bites not only cause itching and swelling, they are also extremely annoying.

You can find out here which remedies and medicines help against insect bites.

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Insect bites cause uncomfortable itching, swelling, and in some cases even a rash.

Mosquitoes are one of the nuisances in summer and can spoil our mood in the warm months from time to time.

In addition to sunburn, insect bites are probably the annoying evil in the summer months.

While you can protect yourself against sunburn with the right sunscreen, it is already too late for protection if you get an insect bite.

Then aids are needed to curb itching and swelling.

In this article you can find out which remedies and medicines are particularly in demand in summer.

Insect bite: what helps against itching and swelling?

• Cold:

  In the case of very fresh stings, cooling pads, ice packs or cooling compresses can relieve the swelling.

• Heat:

  If the itching is particularly severe, then heat is recommended.

  Heat denatures the proteins in bee and wasp venom or mosquito saliva that cause itching.

  A hot spoon or electronic devices, which are presented below, are recommended here.

• Active herbal ingredients:

  Different plant extracts have an anti-inflammatory, soothing and anti-itching effect on bites.

• Cortisone or antihistamines:

  Ointments with antihistamines such as Fenistil help against itching.

  Ointments with cortisone also work against swelling and inflammation.

  However, you should weigh the benefits and side effects.

• Disinfection:

  Surely everyone has already made this mistake that you should never make: Scratch the sting until the area is open.

  The small wound should then be treated immediately with a disinfectant spray or ointment.

  Wound ointments accelerate healing.

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