Skin Sheen

The reaction because of the insect bite can last up to few days. The injured area of the skin can become red and can also swell up. However, in extreme cases the local infection may also last for as long as two years. The reaction of the skin to an insect bite can be broadly classified into three categories- the normal reaction, the large local reaction and the systematic reaction. In local reaction, the bitten area becomes red and causes itchiness and pain to the person. When the area of swelling becomes greater than five centimeters, then a large local reaction is said to have occurred. When the symptoms of bite occur beyond the bitten area, a systematic reaction is said to have occurred.

• An insect stings and may or may not leave behind its injecting organ or stinger inside the victim’s body.

• Wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, bees and fire ants are hymenoptera family’s members. People who are allergic to their bites can suffer from serious consequences. In the worst case, it can also cause death of the person. Death due to insect bite is 3-4 times common than death from snake bites.
• Mosquito bites are not that serious in nature. However while they bite, they can convey microorganisms or vectors that reside in their body.
• Lice cause epidemic relapsing fevers.
• Sand fly can transmit leishmaniasis.
• Cattle diseases
• Sleeping sickness
• Intestinal infections and abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Shock
• Excessive and rapid swelling
• Facial swelling
• Trouble in breathing
• Cramping
• Unconsciousness
• Redness and itching

• Wash the area of mosquito bites with soap and water and apply an antiseptic.This is to prevent mosquitoes from spreading disease.
• Apply ice cubes to mosquito bites to prevent histamine from getting into your skin.
• Make a paste using water to moisten some salt. Apply this to the insect bite to relieve itchiness and swelling.Applying toothpaste on the sting gives relief from itching and burning sensation.
• Take some leaves of plantain plant and crush them properly to get the juice of the leaves. Application of this juice is a very effective treatment of insect bites.
• Take a tablespoon of lavender essential oil and one tablespoon of any vegetable oil and mix them well. Apply it to the affected areas except the areas near the eyes. Lavender provides relief from swelling and also stops itching.
• Take one tablespoon of Echinacea root tincture, one tablespoon of bentonite clay, one tablespoon of distilled water and 1/8 tablespoon of lavender essential oil. Mix well Echinacea, Lavender essential oil and distilled water and slowly pour it into the clay, keep on stirring along. Once a proper paste is formed, apply it to the skin. The remaining of the paste can be stored in an air tight container and if it does become dry add water to moisten it once again.
• Rubbing the inside of the banana peel on the insect bite provides immediate relief from pain and irritation.
• Applying lemon juice or slices on the bite is a well known home remedy for insect bite.
• A healing paste can be made by mixing baking soda, meat tenderizer, salt, Epsom salts, Tums tablets, and aspirin to treat the insect bite.Rubbing apple cider vinegar directly on the mosquito bite area provides quick relief from itching.