How to soothe a mosquito bite

In summer, one of our main enemies is always mosquitoes and their bites. That swelling they cause on the skin when they bite us, and the itch that comes with it... and it really itches. Do you know how to soothe mosquito bites? We explain it in today’s post.

Mosquito bites can cause welts, swelling and intense itching on the skin.

But that is not all. In tropical and high-risk areas, a bite may also carry the risk of infection from diseases such as malaria, yellow fever or the West Nile virus, which recently caused an outbreak in Andalusia.

In our country, though, the usual thing is for the swelling and discomfort to last just a few days. You might now be wondering... How can I soothe mosquito bites? Or should I simply wait for the pain to pass? Keep reading and we will tell you how to ease the discomfort.

Mosquito bites: how to relieve the itching

As we mentioned, a mosquito bite leaves intense itching, irritation and stinging on the skin. So what can you do to ease these symptoms?

• Avoid scratching. Yes, we know it is almost impossible, but in many cases the remedy is worse than the problem, and this is one of them. Excessive scratching causes even more itching and can even lead to a rash.
• Apply cold water. Cool products can also help calm irritation and reduce vasodilation.
• Use soothing products with essential oils. These ingredients help relieve itching, reduce swelling and protect the skin.

Products to soothe mosquito bites

On the Farmaciasdirect website you will find a wide selection of products to help prevent mosquito bites and treatments to use if the mosquitoes have already got to you.

Pranarom Soothing Bio Gel 40 ml

This gel is formulated with essential oils such as Roman chamomile, field mint and spike lavender, which help soothe the itching caused by insect bites.

It can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as by children from 30 months of age and adults. More information about Pranarom Soothing Bio Gel by clicking here.

Relec After-Bite 15 ml

In roll-on format, it helps soothe the skin and relieve itching when the skin has come into contact with insects or plants.

It can be applied by both children and adults, on both the body and the face, on areas affected by bites. It also helps refresh the skin. Everything you need to know about Relec After-Bite by clicking here.

After Bite Roll-on Bites 15 ml

Another roll-on option is After Bite, which works on irritated skin to soothe it and ease the discomfort caused by mosquito bites.

Suitable for children over 2 years of age and adults, this gel can be applied to any area of the skin that has been irritated by insects. Want to know more about After Bite Roll-on Bites? Click here.