Infected Mosquito Bite

goochick · Sep 25th, 2009, 20:07

Hi Guys

Just back from Delhi 2 days ago, had an amazing time....but after being bitten a few times by mosquitos one of the bites has become infected and the skin around the bite is realy red and sore to touch.

Has anyone else had this and is it easily treated?

thanks

Mobor Man · Sep 25th, 2009, 20:23

hi,
try not to scratch it much. easily said though. take hot water in a bucket, add some antiseptic ( dettol, savlon ) fluid and soak the infected part for 15-20 minutes. it will give you instant relief from itching and take care of the infection.

Nick-H · Sep 25th, 2009, 22:25

TCP is my favourite.

Luckily you are more than 5,000 miles away from me, so you don't have to worry that the smell makes me go all silly!

And yes, I find it happens quite often. In India, I use Candiderma. I also use Lanacane (bought in UK) as a local anaesthetic; it will feel cool and soothing.

Suggest you ask your local pharmacist for his recommendation. If it does not improve within a couple of days, see doctor, as you might need antibiotic, which you'll probably need a prescription for there.

The fact that you are no longer in a hot, sweaty climate should help.

goochick · Sep 26th, 2009, 16:53

Thanks for all your help guys, will try and put some tcp on it..it's definately getting worse so my go see the doctor just to be safe!

Nick-H · Sep 26th, 2009, 21:57

The sooner cleared up the better; if it becomes an ulcer then healing is much more difficult.

I have a horrible spot on my face today: I'm blaming you!

Sep 25th, 2009, 20:07	#1
goochick Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 32	Infected Mosquito Bite Hi Guys Just back from Delhi 2 days ago, had an amazing time....but after being bitten a few times by mosquitos one of the bites has become infected and the skin around the bite is realy red and sore to touch. Has anyone else had this and is it easily treated? thanks

Sep 25th, 2009, 20:23	#2
Mobor Man Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany and Goa Posts: 26	mosquito bites hi, try not to scratch it much. easily said though. take hot water in a bucket, add some antiseptic ( dettol, savlon ) fluid and soak the infected part for 15-20 minutes. it will give you instant relief from itching and take care of the infection.

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Sep 25th, 2009, 22:25	#3
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	TCP is my favourite. Luckily you are more than 5,000 miles away from me, so you don't have to worry that the smell makes me go all silly! And yes, I find it happens quite often. In India, I use Candiderma. I also use Lanacane (bought in UK) as a local anaesthetic; it will feel cool and soothing. Suggest you ask your local pharmacist for his recommendation. If it does not improve within a couple of days, see doctor, as you might need antibiotic, which you'll probably need a prescription for there. The fact that you are no longer in a hot, sweaty climate should help.

Sep 26th, 2009, 16:53	#4
goochick Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 32	Thanks for all your help guys, will try and put some tcp on it..it's definately getting worse so my go see the doctor just to be safe!

Sep 26th, 2009, 21:57	#5
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	The sooner cleared up the better; if it becomes an ulcer then healing is much more difficult. I have a horrible spot on my face today: I'm blaming you!