Instead of risking burns, experts recommend sticking with treatments that are proven safe and effective.
- Apply an ice pack to the bite for up to 10 minutes to reduce swelling and itching. Cold packs also offer soothing, cooling relief in the process.
- Topical creams – including over-the-counter options like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion – can be effective in providing relief.
- Oral antihistamines like Allegra or Zyrtec can help calm the body’s allergic response to mosquito bites, easing both swelling and itchiness.
- If you prefer natural remedies, a simple paste made from baking soda and water can be applied directly to the bite to relieve itching. Or you can take a bath with colloidal oatmeal, which is known to calm irritated, itchy skin.
The hot spoon method may feel like a clever summer hack, but medical professionals agree that it’s not worth the risk.
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