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How To Get Rid Of Mosquito Bites?

i have plenty of mosquito bites and i am very frustrated. I am an African-American teenager girl and when i get bite the marks are even darker than how i am. Sometimes they give off this clear discharge and i would like to know what is that...but most of all how do i get rid off these mosquito bites fast !
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Mosquito bites can affect persons differently. The permanent discolouration can occur if the area is repeated scratched or infection is introduced. Infection can occur as a result of scratching.

The only way to prevent to bites would be to shield your skin with clothing and to use repellants. The repellants may have to be re applied throughout the day.
Emptying any containers in your surrounding area that may be holding water and allowing the mosquitos to breed is also important.

The use of a mild steroid, anti histamine cream would reduce the urge to itch if you are bitten.

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How To Get Rid Of Mosquito Bites?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Mosquito bites can affect persons differently. The permanent discolouration can occur if the area is repeated scratched or infection is introduced. Infection can occur as a result of scratching. The only way to prevent to bites would be to shield your skin with clothing and to use repellants. The repellants may have to be re applied throughout the day. Emptying any containers in your surrounding area that may be holding water and allowing the mosquitos to breed is also important. The use of a mild steroid, anti histamine cream would reduce the urge to itch if you are bitten. I hope this helps