Bloody mosquito bites

[user1471543683]

Having a lovely holiday in Southern Spain however getting bitten alive by mosquitos. I have loads my DD has none. They are so itchy and sore. Anyone got any tips to ease the itch. I brought Avons skin so soft and applied it twice a day but theyve still got me. 🦟

I react badly to bites and whenever I’m away I take a daily oral antihistamine from before I go. It makes a huge difference.

the after bite pens are good or hydrocortisone cream one you’re bitten.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001np5v?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

This is an interesting podcast that tests all repellants and no, Avon SSS just doesn’t cut it.

I live somewhere we get a LOT of mozzies and I'm always the one to get bitten on any patch of bare skin. Or even through clothes.
If I use the £1 wipes from Home Bargains I get hardly any bites. I have a huge stock of them and been using them for years with great success. I swear by then.

Moskinto plasters applied as soon as you feel the bite. You can buy them on Amazon and they’re the only thing that work for me. Try them for your next holiday!

We bought one of these this summer. It's amazing. Probably the best purchase I've made in my life.

I feel your pain @user1471543683
I was destroyed by bites this year.
2 biggies on my face and 2 on one of my hands plus another 16 on other parts of my body. I never had them so bad.
I wish I had seen this thread before I went abroad and stocked up or knew what to get in the pharmacy.
It was almost 6 weeks ago now but the scars are still there though fortunately the ones on my face haven’t scarred.

Thank you for all the tips. I brought antihistamines and have taken them daily. I will try the paracetamol and go to a pharmacy and see what they have. Definitely lots of tips for my next trip though and will be a lot more prepared.
they do put a dampener on the holiday as they are very uncomfortable and itchy.

Where are you, OP? I’m heading to Spain in a few days so may need to stock up on Deet!

Get a decent repellent, I have to use DEET

In Benalmadena area.

Jungle formula 50% maximum deed off Amazon is good.

I get bitten alive! After anthistamine tablets didn’t work for a recent bite that had swollen up half my leg,I was given Anthisan cream at the chemist. It took the swelling and itch away within a few hours. It’s a miracle cure I will be taking on holiday forevermore!

Also I always take jungle formula bug deterrent when I go away to slap on my arms and legs at night.

Past mistakes have taught me that whatever you do, don’t have a pre-dinner shower and then go out smelling all sweet and tasty as you will be a walking feast for mozzies.