{"id":37979,"date":"2025-08-06T16:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=37979"},"modified":"2026-04-23T23:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:45:12","slug":"avoid-the-itch-your-guide-to-mosquito-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/avoid-the-itch-your-guide-to-mosquito-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid the itch: Your guide to mosquito bites","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Home from a lakeside bonfire with friends, you crawl into bed and find that your legs just won’t stop itching.<\/p>\n

That’s when you discover the mosquitoes have struck. Before scratching yourself into a scar, read through our guide to mosquito bites, including tips for easing the itch and at-home treatment.<\/p>\n

How to tell it’s a mosquito bite<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mosquito bites are small, raised bumps on the skin that appear almost immediately after you\u2019re bit and may grow in size over the following 24 hours. You’re likely to experience itching, swelling and irritation at the bite spot \u2014 your immune system will respond to the mosquito saliva entering the bloodstream as if it’s an allergen.<\/p>\n

If the spot becomes large, swollen or rash-like, or if you experience swelling around the eyes, seek immediate care.<\/p>\n

Stop the itch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As tempting as it may be, don’t scratch!<\/p>\n

Scratching too much or too hard can break the skin barrier and put you at risk for infection. If you do break the skin, clean the area immediately using soap and water and cover with a bandage. Over-scratching can also lead to long-term scarring.<\/p>\n

How can you find relief, then?<\/p>\n