TOP 10 HOME REMEDIES FOR MOSQUITO BITES

A mosquito with the help of thin mouth punctures sucks up blood for feeding.Mosquito bite can be more annoying and irritating.Mosquito bites can cause malaria,dengue,skin rashes,skin infection etc..You have bitten by mosquito,to stop itching and  pain (rare cases)  of those annoying bites.I have 10 top most home remedies to get rid of  itching and pain of  those annoying mosquito bites.

Top 10 home remedies for mosquito bites:

Toothpaste:

                  Toothpaste can give fast relief from mosquito bites.Dab some toothpaste on the affected area with the help of cotton swab.For a better relief peppermint contained toothpaste is preferable and note that avoid gel type toothpaste.Normal toothpaste contains anti-inflammatory properties,menthol,baking soda which helps to reduce the itchiness.

Vinegar paste:

                      Make a thick paste of  cornflour and apple cider vinegar.Apply it on to the affected area and allow  to dry and clean it with warm water.It gives great relief from itching.If you want keep it for a long time place a tape or bandage.

Alcohol:

            Alcohol is one of the household antiseptic it can gives relief from mosquito bite.Take 3 to 5 drops of alcohol and apply it on affected area with the help of cotton swab.It may sting little bit but soon you can get relief from itching and swelling.It also helps in disinfecting the bite.Along with this you can try mouthwash,vodka(spirit)..

Aspirin:

            Aspirin can control the inflammation of mosquito bite.Take an aspirin and grind it,add some droplets of water to make it as a paste.Before applying this paste clean affected area with water then apply the paste and leave it for few hours and wash it off with luke warm water.It gives great relief from inflammation of mosquito bite.Another method of using aspirin is clean affected area with  water and rub the aspirin.It gives relief from redness and itching.

Aloevera:

                       Aloevera is one of the great antiseptic agent used in many treatments including mosquito bites.Take fresh aloevera leaf and take out the gel keep it in a refrigerator  for 10-15 minutes.Apply the gel on affected area to reduce the swelling and itching.

Ice cubes:

               Take  ice pack or ice cubes in a clean dry towel and rub it on affected area for 15-20 minutes.Coldness controls the distribution anti-inflammatory properties and gives great relief from mosquito bites.

Lemon:

            Simply cut lemon into slices and rub it on affected area to get relief from itchiness and inflammation.Another method is add paste of basil leaves to the lemon juice and apply this mixture to the affected area.

Onion:

          Simply place onion slice on the affected area of the skin for several minutes and wash it off thoroughly.It gives great relief from itchiness and swelling.

Baking soda:

                              Take a glass of water and add teaspoon of baking soda.Apply it with the help of clean cloth and keep it for 20-25 minutes and wash it off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Salt:

      Take finely grounded salt and add little drops of water to make it into paste and apply it on affected area.It gives great relief from itching and swelling.Another way is add salt to the garlic paste and apply it on affected area.