After the baby was bitten by mosquitoes, need to take general measures, medication, and in some cases can also be relieved on their own, without special treatment.
1. General measures: when the baby’s hands are found on the back of the mosquito bites, you can use soapy water and water to wash, to a certain extent, can relieve discomfort, and need to avoid the baby scratching the affected area.
2. medication: parents need to be under the guidance of the 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.
If infection occurs as a result of scratching, erythromycin ointment can be used as prescribed by the doctor for anti-infection treatment.
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.
When babies go out, they should do a good job of repelling mosquitoes and avoid going to places where there are many mosquitoes, such as riversides and bushes.