How to treat red, swollen and hard lumps after mosquito bites

Mosquito bites, redness, swelling, hard lumps considered to be insect bite dermatitis, can be treated through general treatment, topical medications, oral medications and other measures.
1. General treatment: within 48 hours after being bitten by insects, you can use ice or cool towels to apply cold compresses can play a role in shrinking blood vessels and reduce the role of edema.
2. Topical medication: generally choose glucocorticoid drugs, such as compound dexamethasone ointment, tretinoin cream, etc., you can also use glycerine lotion to relieve the symptoms.
3. Oral medication: for patients with severe redness, swelling and hard lumps, you can take antihistamines such as cetirizine and chlorpheniramine maleate, as well as glucocorticosteroid drugs such as prednisone and dexamethasone.
The symptoms of redness and swelling after mosquito bites are recommended to go to the hospital for examination, standardized treatment in accordance with medical advice, drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.