The baby was mosquito bites local redness, swelling and hardness, clinically known as insect bite dermatitis, is due to the mosquito bites caused by the metamorphosis of the reaction, can be applied locally, oral medication, etc., to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Topical application of drugs: the parents of children can use glycerine lotion for children to wash the affected area to reduce the symptoms, or glucocorticoid ointment, such as hydrocortisone, with astringent, anti-itching, anti-inflammatory and other effects.
2. Oral medication: If the child’s symptoms are severe, antihistamines such as cetirizine and loratadine may be prescribed; if the scratching is secondary to infection, antibiotics (e.g., cefaclor) may be prescribed.
In addition, some of the symptoms are mild, usually the insect bite reaction can subside naturally in 7 to 10 days, and will not leave a scar.
If the symptoms of localized redness, swelling and hardness after mosquito bites are not relieved by the above methods, the baby should seek medical advice in time.