How to deal with a mosquito bite allergy.

[Laelkhunter]

I too suffer from mosquito bites with large itching welts (sp?). I got a prescription from my Doctor for 2.5% Hydrocortisone cream. The generic is only $7 for a large tube that seems to last forever. The sooner you put it on the bite, the quicker it relieves the itch, and the welts seem to subside. Could be worth a try.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Has she tried any of the post bite treatments like Sting Eze (sp?) or the patches? They work great for me.

 

[Wellsdw]

I have an insect allergy to bites, mainly ticks and chiggers. My scars last months. Supposedly i am allergic to the chemical the mites inject. Ayways, i went through an allergy doc (ligit md, no snake oils) he recommended i get an anti allergen injection. Said it would be roughly 8-10 shots over a period of 2 months to basically make me not allergic, and have more of a typical bit reaction. That said, the doctor was about 40 min away, and ticks were about done and i did not follow through, and insurance coverage was questionable. May be able to take similar route with her situation.

 

[grfox92]

Has she tried any of the post bite treatments like Sting Eze (sp?) or the patches? They work great for me.

She's pretty crunchy and holistic. Doesn't like putting anything on her skin but I will have her look into these. Certain things are harmless and she will try. Ultimately it's up to her.

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[Fowl Play]

The welts and itching is your bodies reaction to a protein the mosquito injects to prevent your blood from clotting so they can drink more. Nasty little devils! That protein breaks down at high heat. Whenever I get attacked I will run the bites under uncomfortably hot water for as long as I can stand it. Instant relief and no welts.

They make little ceramic burner devices that do the same thing. Now… it has to be hot enough to hurt to break the protein down, but it’s worth it to me. You mention your wife hates creams and stuff, this is her best option and works better than the creams in my opinion. I have used this one with decent results. https://a.co/d/cr59FkW Can pocket it and apply it immediately after bites. I’m sure they probably make better ones. I think the hot water method works best for me. But I keep my water heater at 145F… so it’s pretty hot.

 

[supersonic_g&t]

Thermocell and 40% deet bug dope. I am the same way.

Second on the Thermocell. She can clip it on her pocket and walk around. I've been pretty impressed with the results.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I also use a Thermocell, it works great. On a September bear hunt with my dad in Northern Wisconsin a few years ago, had we not had it under our seats in our stand, we'd have been carried away.

 

[Beendare]

This was the article I was looking for earlier but couldn't find:

Some People Really Are Mosquito Magnets, and They're Stuck That Way

Certain compounds in our skin determine how much we attract mosquitoes, new research suggests—and those compounds don’t change much over time

www.scientificamerican.com

Great article....thanks @Dos Perros

A Baby...yeah, then keep the permethrin on your calfs. The Picaridin works and its natural as far as I know. Thermacell works too.

Otherwise- chemical free is tough, I'm thinking she could wear enough layers that they would have a hard time poking through...but thats going to be hot in the summer.

 

[Elkslut]

First lite Yuma tops have built in big repellent. Also permethrin on gear, outer layers, hats

 

[hikenhunt]

Don't have the reaction your wife does but mosquitos flock to me versus my wife. There are areas of my yard that I can't be in without a thermacell during certain parts of the day.

Also, I get bit through my clothing frequently. If that's an issue and she doesn't want to use chemicals mentioned here, there fine knit/woven options that mosquitos can't bite through.

 

[KsRancher]

My 15yr old son and 2yr old daughter have this problem. Mosquito bites turn into raised, red, hard, itchy bumps. Our mosquitoes aren't as bad as usual this year. But the ones we do have are like hummingbirds and come in beak first like a torpedo. They are HUGE.