Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch
October 03, 2008
A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue how to enjoy the summer weather
without being pestered by mosquitoes. According to Dr. Donohue,
some people do attract mosquitoes more than others, but researchers
don't know exactly why. He suggests that the reader wear bug
repellent to cut the number of bites. And he recommends the
prescription allergy medication Zyrtec to ease mosquito-bite
itching.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
...body, head and pubic varieties. All cause severe itching and can disturb sleep. They can be...
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By Phyllis Johnson
,
Health Expert
...arm or leg instead of my breast? If it looks and itches exactly like the mosquito bites on your...
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Health Guide
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging,
itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child...
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...women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groinSevere gum problems
ItchingErectile dysfunction in menUnusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the...
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...condition called Reye syndrome.Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving
itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial...
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...10 days. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions may sometimes
itch, but
itching decreases as lesions heal.When the crust falls off, the lesions are no longer contagious....
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...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging,
itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child...
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