Children’s legs were bitten by mosquitoes, red and swollen, considered a reaction to insect bites, need to take general measures, medication, and in some cases can also be relieved.
1. General measures: children’s legs were bitten by mosquitoes, red and swollen, considering the reaction of insect bites, you can use soap and water to wash, to a certain extent, can alleviate the discomfort, at the same time, we need to avoid the baby scratching the affected area, to avoid secondary infections due to children scratching the skin. At the same time, do a good job of child protection measures to avoid being bitten again.
2. Medication: Parents need to use glycerine lotion or glucocorticoid ointment, such as hydrocortisone, under the guidance of a doctor, which has the function of astringent, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory. If the child’s symptoms are severe, antihistamines such as cetirizine and loratadine may need to be used as prescribed by the doctor.
When a child’s leg is bitten by a mosquito and becomes red and swollen and more serious, parents are advised to take the child to the hospital and follow medical advice.