Remedies after mosquito bites for children

The immune system of an adult does not so often react violently to substances in the saliva of a mosquito. But many systems of the child's organism during the first years of the child's life are still in the stage of formation. One of such systems is the immune system, so doctors are not surprised that the allergic reaction of the body to mosquito bites in children is usually more pronounced than in adults.

It must be said that in childhood, the risk of infection in the wound when combing the bite site is higher. This is due to the fact that babies are not yet cautious, there are no persistent skills of hand and nail hygiene, and the child is not yet able to tolerate itch. Not to mention the babies, who can easily turn the microscopic place of the bite into a big wound, because the words of the parents that it is impossible to comb the skin and dangerous, for these babies still do not matter much.

If an adult can somehow itch from an insect bite endure, then the child will make it very difficult, especially if we take into account a more pronounced allergic reaction in childhood. The task of parents is to alleviate the painful symptoms of a bite as much as possible. And for this, special means will be needed: pharmacy products or alternative recipes, which many rightly consider safer than drugs.

But how to remove the itch after a mosquito bite in a child, so as not to harm a little man? After all, children do not fit all the drugs and recipes that an adult can use for himself. For example, hormone remedies should be treated with caution and used only as a last resort if the child's inflammatory reaction and itching do not go away after using safer means. In addition, all hormonal drugs have age limits. For example, "Advantan" can be used from 4 months, "Acriderm" - from 1 year, and most other steroid preparations - only from 2 years, which makes the use of such medications for newborns unacceptable.

Restrictions are also available for non-hormonal drugs. So relatively safe "Fenistil", which doctors recommend for the treatment of mosquito bites in children, it is undesirable to apply for newborns the first month of life. Ointment "Ketocin" is allowed in pediatrics only from 1 year. The remaining drugs should be used in childhood with caution, carefully watching the reaction of the child's body to a particular drug.

Parents themselves decide what creams, ointments, gels from the itch from a mosquito bite to apply for their child, but the safety of the child should always come first. And in this plan, the means intended for use in childhood, that is, specialized children's products.

Children's remedies for insect bites are often issued in the form of pencil balms. This is the pencil of itching caused by mosquito bites, with the beautiful name "My Sun", which can be used from the very birth of the child. This tool is recommended by pediatricians for newborns.

After applying the balm, the itching disappears within the first 5-10 minutes and does not repeat for several hours. If necessary, the remedy can be re-used safely.

Along with itching, redness and edema disappear, plantain and chamomile extracts protect and heal the delicate skin of the baby from irritation, and mint has a calming effect and cools the skin at the site of inflammation.

According to reviews, children's balm is perfect for fighting the effects of mosquito bites and adults. It remains safe even after several applications, which is very important for expectant mothers and people with sensitive skin.

The "Gardex Baby" remedy, which is produced in the form of a pencil or plaster, belongs to the children's product line. It can be used both after a mosquito bite, and after stinging a jellyfish, contact with nettle or for the treatment of sunburn.

The balm contains extracts of chamomile, mint and string, which have a beneficial effect on the baby's skin, help remove itching, redness and swelling after insect bites, and look after tender baby skin.

A pencil is used to lubricate the bite site, and plasters are glued to the skin and thereby protect it from scratching and infecting the wound.

In the form of a pencil, the balm is released after the insect bites of the "Deth" with allantoin, menthol and plantain extract, which can be used at any age. This hypoallergenic agent is well tolerated by most people, which is largely due to its popularity and good reviews.

To combat the effects of mosquito bites in children and pregnant women, you can also use a safe herbal preparation called Fladex, which is available as an ointment. It is not used only with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Apply Fladix 2-4 times a day, applying a thin layer on the bite site and gently rubbing into the skin.

In some people, the use of the product is accompanied by a burning sensation. But this symptom quickly and without consequences passes.

Shelf life of the pharmacy ointment is 2 years, but it needs to be stored in a cool place at a temperature of 2-8 degrees.

Under the trademark "Mosquitol" a spray-balm with silver ions or an extract of chamomile is produced, which can be used after bites of mosquitoes for both adults and children. Similar products are also in the Picnic brand (gel-balm "Picnic baby" with chamomile extract, which can be used for children over 1 year old). And children from 2 years of age can be bitten by the "OFF" gel, which contains extracts of chamomile and aloe vera and is designed to combat the effects of insect bites.

For babies, the "Vital Baby" remedy, which cares for the tender skin of newborns, can be used to eliminate unpleasant symptoms after insect bites.

Of course, the choice of means for bites for children is less rich than for adults. The same can be said about the product, which should protect a person from attacking insects (repellents, bracelets, stickers). But the fact that such goods every year becomes more and more encouraging, and on the shelves there are funds for the youngest ones is pleased.

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