Best Amazon Prime Day deals: Mumsnet favourites

Best Amazon Prime Day deals:
Mumsnet favourites

Shop now

Please or to access all these features

General health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

mozzie bite the size of a small county, will it go down eventually??

5 replies

piratecat · 26/06/2008 13:02

Just got back from spain, got lots of bites, but this one has grown to about 4 inches diameter. Noticed it had when got off plane. Its itchy (naturally) and very hot to touch

OP posts:
frazzledbutcalm · 26/06/2008 13:54

my sister was covered with about 12 of them on holiday to corfu couple years ago, each the size you say. Couldnt really do much but i remember the rep saying if they didnt settle or became infected they might squeeze them or something. Try leaving for few days then maybe go to gp for advice.

Tutterotsky · 26/06/2008 13:55

i have one that has been red and sore for about 3 weeks now

cyanarasamba · 26/06/2008 13:55

You may need antib's especially if you get pus-filled blisters.

piratecat · 26/06/2008 18:41

hi, thanks for replying. The consensus seems to be that it is a horsefly bite, it is totally different to the other on me.

they are def mozzie bites.

OP posts:
squeaver · 26/06/2008 18:44

Go to the docs and get some anti-biotics or you will get a blood infection. NAsty

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread