It is an interesting fact that only female mosquitoes bite humans to drink blood which they need to produce eggs. When a mosquito bites the skin it leaves saliva. The saliva contains high levels of protein which prevents the blood from clotting. The protein from mosquito saliva causes immune reactions called mosquito bite allergy.

Mosquito bites may induce different reactions. Sometimes allergy can become very severe; in such cases it is called skeeter syndrome. Severe reactions cause itching and red bumps. Significant swelling caused by mosquito bite may be a sign of skeeter syndrome. In general, the symptoms appear right after the bite, and if it’s the skeeter syndrome the manifestations show in several hours or in a few days.

Symptoms

The signs generally depend on the number of bites. Swelling caused by mosquito bites is the most common manifestation. The immediate swelling is often followed by itching around the bite zone. They usually appear like ordinary bites and are often neglected. The bad thing about mosquito bite allergy is that redness, swelling, and itching can stay for several days. The swollen area can usually lead to hives and skin blisters remain for weeks.

In severe cases, people may suffer from anaphylaxis and affect different body organs. Angioedema and urticaria which provoke swelling in the entire body; in worse conditions the victim can suffer from asthma.

Treatment

Start the treatment once you notice the bite. Clean the bitten zone with warm water and antiseptic soap. Then dry it using a piece of cloth. Do not scratch as this will only prolong the effect. To treat mosquito bite, use aloe vera as it provides a soothing and cooling effect. If you don’t have aloe vera, rub ice on the bitten zone to relieve the itching. Children have sensitive skin and require careful treatments. Apply a paste consisting of 1 part of water and 2 parts of baking soda.

Look for some medications in the cabinet. A topical anesthetic with calamine and pramoxine lotion is helpful for alleviating mosquito bite allergy symptoms. In fact, you can cope with itching using 1% of hydro-cortisone. If lotions and creams fail to help, apply an anti-inflammatory ointment so that to decrease the swelling. Consult the physician before administering any drug.

Mosquito bites are similar to the wasp and bee bites. It swells, itches and hurts. Some individuals may get shocked or even come in coma after bee or wasp bites, however mosquito bite do not evolve such complications. It can only occur in serious allergic responses induced by insect bites. Sometimes mosquito bite allergy goes away on its own with the age. As a matter of fact, children and adolescents are usually more prone to having allergies than adults. In fact, with the age the body adjusts the immune system to mosquito's saliva.