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Mosquito bites have turned into welts !

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GezFox · 20/06/2017 17:24

So gross ! Have 3 bites at back of ankle and they have developed into large blisters and my foot is swollen and hot . Anti histamine does nothing . Any ideas for taking down the swelling and easing the itching ?

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monkeywithacowface · 20/06/2017 17:31

Soak them in icy cold water for the itching, try not to scratch at all and keep an eye that they aren't infected

Augustbabyyeah · 20/06/2017 17:34

Already sounds infected to me, see your GP.

BloodWorries · 20/06/2017 17:44

Might be worth seeing a doctor. DP gets like this, turn into blister type things and look horrible. Only thing that sorts it is antibiotics. Can't remember the name for it, cellulitis or something I think. Can be quite risky, so take care and please don't fly like that. The pressure changes can make it spread.

Scrowy · 20/06/2017 17:48

Like this?

I went to the pharmacy in Italy when it happened to me and they gave me hydrocortisone cream to put on them and antihistamines to take.

GezFox · 20/06/2017 17:56

exactly like the pic! I have h/c cream and been applying liberally. I always get them but its strange only ever
on my legs. If I get bitten anywhere else no blisters!

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