Swelling of the hand after mosquito bite can be handled through general treatment, medication, physical therapy and other methods.
1. General treatment: the swelling of the hand after mosquito bites is mainly due to allergic reactions caused by the secretion of the mouthpiece, can be observed first, will generally disappear gradually over time, without special treatment.
2. medication: local can follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of glycerine lotion, mometasone furoate cream, etc., to play an astringent, anti-inflammatory effect, to relieve the swelling.
3. Physical therapy: you can use ice packs, such as ice packs placed on the mosquito bites, to shrink the local blood vessels, reduce the symptoms of swelling. If the swelling still exists after 72 hours, you can use hot compresses to accelerate blood circulation and relieve swelling.
If the swelling fails to subside on its own or develops further into an abscess, surgical incision and drainage will be required. When the swelling of the hand cannot be relieved or worsens after a mosquito bite, it is recommended to seek medical attention and be treated under the guidance of a medical professional.