Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Mosquito Bites? Posted: 08-15-07 20:05pm
Ever since I was little, my mosquito bites
have been horrendous. Currently, I have
about 7 mosquito bites on my legs. A few
came out of NOWHERE (i think mosquitoes
stalk me). One in particular got to the
size of a softball (it's shape). It was
VERY red and at first, it was raised, but
that went down after the first day. This
happened to me once before about 3 years
ago on my foot, in which it took up my
ENTIRE foot. So, I went back to the doctor
and they gave me antihistamine medicine
and an anti inflammatory steroid cream.
Well, now i have three more bites in one
spot and they are looking to get huge. So,
my question is...is this normal? This
usually only happens on my legs...once I
take the medicine it goes down in about 2
or 3 days. Is it possible to be allergic
to mosquito bites or could it be something
else? Sometimes they don't get huge, but
let me tell you....they can get nasty. Any
insight/suggestions would be appreciated!
Sorry for the long post.
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 08-18-07 15:06pm
No, it doesn't seem normal.
You might try applying citronella extract
as a mosquito deterrent. You can buy the
essential oil (not the candle) and mix it
into your favorite organic lotion
base...it works wonders...and smells
great! Plus, no chemicals seep into your
skin! (OFF! and other products are
horrible for your body)
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 08-18-07 15:07pm
it may be possible that you are infact
allergic to mosquito bites
just like some people are allergic to ant
bites,bee and wasp stings
