Get Rid Of Infections From Mosquito Bites Naturally

By Shehzad in Facts On 20th April 2016
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Are you annoyed by the redness and itchiness caused by mosquito bites? Here are some effective natural ways to get rid of it naturally right at your home:

#2 Baking Soda:

A thick paste of one tablespoon of baking soda and water, can be applied on the affected area, and washed off with lukewarm water after a while to get rid of the itching sensation.

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#3 Apple Cider Vinegar:

Soak and apply it to a cotton ball to the affected area for a few minutes, to treat it immediately.

#4 Ice Pack:

Leave the ice pack in the affected area for about fifteen minutes or so, to relieve the uneasiness or swelling.

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#5 A paste of Oatmeal:

Oatmeal mixed with warm water is also very effective if left for drying. Rinse it off after that.

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#6 Lemon Juice:

Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area and cover it for the time being. It will not only fight the infection but also lessen the spots if you can bear the sting sensation at that time.

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#7 Aloe Vera:

Unlike the lemon juice, aloe vera tends to offer a cooling sensation in the affected area and speeds up the healing procedure.

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#8 Raw Honey:

Apply raw honey in the affected area to disinfect it.

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#9 Salt:

Compressing the area by dipping the cloth in about 2 tablespoons of salt and water mixture.

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#10 Banana Peel:

Rub the area with the inside of a banana to get relief.

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#11 Toothpaste:

Any toothpaste, especially the natural ones can be applied on the affected area till it dries off. Thereafter, it will fall off and wash the rest of it, to get rid of the problem.

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#12 Witch Hazel:

Hamamelis water can be dabbed in the area, for its anti-inflammatory properties.

#13 Onion, Potato, and Garlic:

Fresh slices of onion, potato and garlic, used to reduce any form of infections and itching and reduce spots.

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#14 Essential Oils:

Essential oils like tea tree, neem, oregano or lavender can be used with a carrier oil to get rid of pain, infection, itching and inflammation.

#15 Herbs:

Herbs like plantain, basil, peppermint, calendula, chamomile are great to heal your skin from wounds, pain etc.

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#16 Soapbar

If nothing is available at your disposal, simply rub a soap bar, in the area and leave it until the itchy sensation goes away. Using natural soaps will be even better.