Huge mosquito bites all over...very itchy - Skin Problems Message Board

AntiSocial · 05-07-2003, 09:04 PM

I have lots of mosquito bites all of my body and it's extremely itchy (probably have infections from scratching already). There seems to be two new ones appering every day. Does anyone know what kind of ointment I can use on them to either stop the itching or make them go away? This is much appreciated. Thanks.

AntiSocial · 05-09-2003, 10:28 PM

please help.

Lindarella · 05-10-2003, 07:00 AM

Are you sure they're mosquito bites and not flea bites?
I'm pretty allergic to flea bites and swell up like you describe. They itch like crazy and are very hard to see. One way to know if they're fleas is that most of the bites would appear on your legs.

In any case, if they are infected you can get an antibiotic ointment at any drugstore that will help a lot. Also, try taking an antihistimine such as benadryl. That may help the itching and swelling.

Good luck.