The back of the baby’s hand swollen after being bitten by mosquitoes is considered to be an insect bite reaction, need to take general measures, medication, and in some cases can be relieved on their own.
1. General measures: when the baby’s hands are found to be swollen by mosquito bites, you can use soapy water and water to wash, to a certain extent to ease the discomfort, and at the same time, you need to avoid the baby scratching the affected area.
2. medication: parents need to be under the guidance of a doctor in the child was bitten with glycerine lotion, or glucocorticoid ointment, such as hydrocortisone, etc., with astringent, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory effect. If the child’s symptoms are severe, antihistamines such as cetirizine and loratadine may be prescribed.
In addition, some of the symptoms of mild cases, the general insect bite reaction 7 ~ 10 days can naturally subside, and will not leave a scar.
It is important to minimize the chance of mosquito bites in your baby’s skin, so strengthen your daily life management, and if necessary, go to the hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.