Doctors warn against viral hot spoon mosquito hack
But before diving into the latest DIY anti-itch remedy, let’s first unpack what drives these tiny bloodsuckers to bite in the first place.
Making babies with your blood
According to the Mayo Clinic, “mosquito bites are caused by female mosquitoes feeding on your blood,” which they need to develop eggs. So, your blood is helping them breed a new generation of the pesky pests.
The clinic adds, “as a biting mosquito fills itself with blood, it injects saliva into your skin. The saliva triggers an immune system reaction that results in the classic itching and bump.”
And, after a mosquito’s made a meal out of you, you know that relentless itch will have you ready to try anything for some sweet relief.
