Mosquito bites 
ToastieOat
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One of my granddaughters, who is 4 years old, is very allergic to mosquito's. They seek her out of a crowd and bite her profusely! She must put off an odor that they like and they won't let her alone. She can NOT go outside in the winter or the summer. We live in the south of USA and those pesky things are around year round. The problem is that she swells up with huge blisters the size of quarters! They hurt so bad and they take a couple weeks to go away with scabbing, etc. She has scars all over her precious little body because of mosquito bites.
Her Mom (my daughter) and Dad have taken her to the ER when this happens. They give her a shot for pain, benadryl and send her home. She's been to allergists who have no idea what to do. Regular MD's put her on Triamcinolone Acetonide cream every 15 min. whenever she gets bit. Bandages must be put on or she breaks open the blisters in her play and then they hurt worse.
Parents have finally stopped using Deet sprays on her. We've used Buzz Away, Neem Aura Outdoor Spry, and a dozen other sprays to keep the M. away, but nothing seems to help. I suggested garlic to be consumed to build up the smell in her body to keep them away, but trying to get a 4 year old to eat garlic is next to impossible.
I would appreciate any suggestions that anyone her can give me. I feel so sorry for her and limiting her outdoor play is so frustrating when she wants to go outside so bad. Heaven help us when a M. gets in the house!! And the scars will be with her the rest of her life. We thought she would outgrow this allergy as she got older, but in 4 years, nothing has changed.
God Bless everyone on this forum! I'm so glad I found this place and all these wonderful people!
ToastieOat- Re: Mosquito bites Southern Belle
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Because I live in the "deep south" where mosquitos thrive, I have had to fight them, too. One thing that has always worked for me is spraying "Avon Skin So Soft" oil on my body every morning. Since then, I don't have a problem.
Not wanting to scare you as much to inform you, but The West Nile Virus has hit my state of Mississippi. In fact, we now have four confirmed cases in my county. Of course, we know you get the virus from a mosquito bite.Watch for dead birds in your area, especially
crows. That is a sign the virus has arrived.
Good Luck!- Southern Belle... #162344
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MoreThis is a reply to # 72,383What are the ingredients in Avon Skin So Soft? Forgive my skepticism, but I have a hard time believing that Avon would make a product that did not contain some toxic ingredients. I too am a magnet for mosquitos, although it has been greatly reduced since changing my diet and cleansing...perhaps one more benefit of ridding my body of toxins!?
Does anyone out there know of a natural non-toxic mosquitto repellent?- Re: Southern Belle... Toastieoat
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This is a reply to # 72,384We tried the Avon Skin So Soft. Have it in front of me. Here are the ingredients:
Cyclomethicone, SD alcohol 40-B, Isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alcohols benzoate, fragrance, BHT.
This was like putting on perfume and saying, "here Mr. Mosquito, come and get me!"- Re: Southern Belle... #165648
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This is a reply to # 72,385I have the same problem no meds help I make a olive oil and liquid garlic caps I put on my body when I go out. Look at the out door stores they nnow have a repellent that is around 30.00 it repels bugs. Try the candles that repel also they help. Jesus Loves you and I do also. Post a note if any thing help try building up her Immune system with herbs.
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- Mosquitoes mary
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Herbal Healer Academy has a product called D'Schungal (spelling????) Juice to repel mosquitoes. I have also used the essential oil geranium to repel them. My husband uses the geranium spray also. It may need to be reapplied more often than poison, but it smells good and is worth the safe feeling. - Re: Southern Belle... adaliu2012
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This is a reply to # 72,384Hi Cathay,
I'd like to recommend you Chinese traditional medicine---Cooling essential balm. It's made up of mint, camphor and other plants. Totally natural medicine, maybe not suitable to call it a medicine. It is a very normal home care product in China. Beside prevent mosquito bites, it can also relive the headache caused by heat stroke, cold, or carsick.
By the way, it is only 3g or 10g per iron box, easy to take, and can be a nice gift. One important point, it is quite cheap if you buy directly from me. Because I will buy them directly from factory in China.
Thank you and best regards
Ada
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- Natural repellent for mosquitos Liza
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This is a reply to # 72,382Hello Tostie Oat,
Sorry to hear about your little granddaughter's problem with mosquitos. I have heard that lavender and chamomille keep bugs away. You could try putting some drops of lavender or chamomille oil in some sweet almond or jojoba oil and rub it on her, or chamomille tea cooled and swabbed all over her.
As for the blisters and swelling try putting ice over the bite. Yesterday I saw an ad in a natural health magazine for a kind of zapper to be used over an insect bite. It was made in Italy. Sorry I don't have more information, but maybe Claudia, who is Italian knows of this.
Best wishes to the little one for a fun summer.
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- Re: Mosquito bites Laurel Queen
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MoreThis is a reply to # 72,382I recently discovered that using Tiger Balm (a muscle rub) on mosquito bite will relieve the itch and burn, it also worked on a couple of spider bites I had. And I also noticed that when I went outside after using it, no more mosquitos came near me. I think it might be the camphor or the menthol in the Tiger Balm. This leads me to wonder if rubbing mint leaves on the skin would be effective. I will test this as soon as I get a chance.
Just a thought,
Laura- Re: Mosquito bites adaliu2012
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This is a reply to # 72,395Hello Laura,
Nice to know you.
This is Ada from China. Yes you are right, tiger balm is a famous brand cooling essential balm in China. It can not only release you from pain of the mosquito bites but it can also refresh you when you feel sleepy. Just rub a little of it onto you temple. Besides this, it can lighten the headache due to heat stroke. It is a nice traditional Chinese medicine for summer.
If you wanna buy directly from China, please feel free to contact me. I can offer better price. Also if you are interested in other Chinese items, feel free to let me know. I will search them for you.
Thank you and best regards
Ada
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- Re: Mosquito bites LuLu
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Hi ToastieOat,
I have had the same problem as your little granddaughter. I have done some reasearch and found tiger balm or
tee tree oil to help the itching and swelling but first hydrogen peroxide. Ice helps but much more difficult to use
it it just a couple bites.
For those pest buggers I have found the most user friendly to the body to be the oil of CITRONELLA. I find the best
is made by Aura Cacia. This is an essential oil and will not harm the body and WIll KEEP THE BUGS AWAY!
NOW for the not-so-great news.....the smell takes some getting used to. If only I had taken enough on my trip
around the world....probably wouldn't have gotten to two worse kinds of MALARIA when my arm rested against my
mosquito net in Mombasa, Africa. Now I love the smell of Citronella...I keep bottles everywhere in plastic baggies
sealed tight. Citronella mosquito coils are quite popular for outdoors, and of course, I use a mosquito net over my
bed in the summer....even in foggy California.
You can research CITRONELLA above.
I put about 5 or more drops in my palms, smear and apply lightly all over
skin and clothes....more on my face and hair. Wow...one of my favorite shares! LuLu- Re: Mosquito bites LuLu
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This is a reply to # 72,405oops almost forgot to share where to get Citronella....most health food stores carry it and some drugstores as well
as 'regular' food stores....but that's California for ya! You could but it online but try a Health Food store first....really,
Aura Cacia is the best I have found so far. Good Luck, LuLu
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- Re: Mosquito bites #165648
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This is a reply to # 72,382I have the same problem no meds help I make a olive oil and liquid garlic caps I put on my body when I go out. Look at the out door stores they nnow have a repellent that is around 30.00 it repels bugs. Try the candles that repel also they help. Jesus Loves you and I do also. Post a note if any thing help try building up her Immune system with herbs.
- Re: Mosquito bites #164236
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My 5 year old son has the same problem, if he is biten close to his eye it will swell shut for a day or 2. Poor little guy. I have tried a few things too, if I spray him he still gets bit. After he is bit it does not take long for the bite to start the swelling, I watch him VERY close outside and avoid times of the day that are worse than others. Now this really works. After I see the bite I take a cotton ball and put rubbing alcohol on it, I hold it on there for a long time. I know this is the after the fact treatment, but I have not found anything as far as prevention. I have heard that a vitamin B complex works, liquid form tastes terrible but helps. I have an appointment with his Dr. and will bring this up to him. If ypu have found anything that works I would be pleased to know. - Re: Mosquito bites rudenski
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This is a reply to # 72,382Cheap Mouthwash and Apple Cider Vinegar may do the trick.
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The neem oil might be hard to get but it is some powerful stuff
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- Re: Mosquito bites Southern Belle
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