How to reduce swelling when being bitten by mosquitoes? A summary of popular methods on the entire network in the past 10 days
As the summer heat continues and mosquitoes are active frequently, the topic of how to reduce swelling after mosquito bites has become a hot topic on the Internet recently. This article will combine popular discussions and medical suggestions on the entire network for the past 10 days to compile a scientific and effective guide to reduce swelling.
1. Top 5 popular methods for reducing swelling in the entire network
| Ranking | method | Support rate | Popular Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rinse with soapy water | 78% | TikTok, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Ice application method | 65% | Weibo, Zhihu |
| 3 | Aloe Vera Gel Apply | 59% | B station, Kuaishou |
| 4 | Salt water wet compress | 52% | WeChat, Douban |
| 5 | Mint toothpaste | 45% | TikTok, Post Bar |
2. Effective anti-swelling methods by medical verification
1.Cold compress method: Apply an ice pack or a cold towel to the bite for 10-15 minutes to shrink blood vessels and relieve swelling and itching.
2.Alkaline solution neutralization: The mosquito saliva is acidic and can be applied to neutralize it by applying soapy water and baking soda water (ratio 1:10).
3.Antihistamine drugs: Ointment containing 1% hydrocortisone or oral antihistamines can effectively relieve symptoms (respond to doctor's advice).
3. Recent reviews of popular folk remedies on the Internet
| Name of folk remedy | Effect evaluation | Medical basis |
|---|---|---|
| Rub the inner side of the banana peel | ★★★☆ | Polyphenol oxidase can relieve itching |
| Sliced garlic patch | ★★☆ | May irritate the skin |
| Press the hot spoon | ★★★★ | High temperature damage itchy protein |
| Apply onion juice | ★★☆ | May cause allergies |
4. Solutions for handling different groups of people
1.Infants and toddlers: Priority is given to physical methods (cold compress) and avoid using irritating substances.
2.Pregnant woman: Recommended mild topical medicines such as calamine lotion.
3.Allergic to patients: If there is a large area of redness and swelling, you need to seek medical treatment in time and oral anti-allergic drugs may be required.
5. Recent popular methods to prevent mosquito bites
1.Physical protection: Electric mosquito swatter (JD sales increased by 120% per month), mosquito net (Xiaohongshu grass planting notes +75%)
2.Chemical mosquito repellent: DeET (DEET) products (Taobao search volume increased by 40% on a weekly basis)
3.Natural method: Lemongrass essential oil (the number of views of Douyin related videos exceeds 100 million), vitamin B1 solution
6. Situations that need to be vigilant
If the following symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately:
- Pus in the bite area
- Heat over 38℃
- Joint pain
- Difficulty in breathing
Finally, I would like to remind you that the "scratch with nails" method that has been popular on the Internet recently may cause skin damage and infection, and it is not recommended. Only by scientifically relieving itching can you spend the summer safely!
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