Swelling of the whole ankle by a mosquito bite is considered to be related to allergic reaction and secondary bacterial infection. It is recommended to detach from the environment, give antihistamine, glucocorticoid drugs. If it is caused by secondary bacterial infection, anti-infection drugs can be given.
1. Allergic reaction: after being bitten by mosquitoes, mosquitoes will release venom to the local area, which may cause allergic reaction such as allergic urticaria, resulting in local redness, swelling and itching. You can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical glucocorticoid drugs such as dianabed cream and halometasone cream. If necessary, with oral loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines to control the local inflammatory reaction, relieve itching.
2. Secondary bacterial infection: mosquito bites lead to small skin injuries, if you do not pay attention to the care of the affected area, secondary bacterial infection may lead to localized swelling. Determined to be caused by bacterial infection, if necessary, given antibiotic drugs, such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, but also with oral amoxicillin, levofloxacin and other medications.
Swollen ankles after being bitten by mosquitoes, it is recommended not to blindly use drugs, you can go to the hospital dermatology department for examination, the first clear diagnosis, and then combined with the doctor’s advice standardized treatment. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.