Getting to know Skeeter syndrome, mosquito bite allergic reaction
Not just bumps and itching, mosquito bites can also cause severe allergic reactions. Get to know and beware!
When talking about the mosquito bite effect, what do you first think of? What are the bumps and itching? Not wrong indeed. However, did you know that some people experience more severe effects than that? This condition is known as Skeeter Syndrome a.k.a. allergic reaction to mosquito bites.
In fact, mosquitoes secrete several proteins to prevent blood clotting, so it can suck the target blood by ' smooth '. In people with Skeeter syndrome, exposure to these proteins can cause severe allergic reactions.
Symptoms can be red spots, inflammation, and ulcers. Not only that, but there are also Skeeter syndrome sufferers who have symptoms of very severe after the mosquito bite.
Some of the symptoms in question include:
1. Appears bruising at the bite location
2. Experiencing inflammation of the lymph system (Lymphangitis)
3. Swelling in the throat
4. Cough and shortness of breath
5. Fever
6. Headache
7. Nausea Vomiting
8. Sensitivity to light
9. Muscle weakness in one side of the body
The occurrence of these symptoms is known medically with anaphylactic reactions. People who experience anaphylactic reactions really cannot be exposed to allergens, in this case, mosquito bites.
The healing process is long enough
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), mosquitoes should contact with the skin for at least 6 seconds to bring up the Skeeter syndrome reaction.
When the ' requirements ' are fulfilled, the Skeeter syndrome sufferer will experience a soft lump that can gradually turn pink. A few moments later, the lump changed color again to be very red and hardened. This symptom lasts up to 48 hours after mosquitoes are bitten.
After a few days, the itching will fade, a dark red lump or bump will turn pink and come back to the skin color again. This process takes approximately 3 – 4 days. As for the swelling, this condition takes approximately 1 week to completely distemper.
Preventing and overcoming Skeeter syndrome reactions
Adults are rarely affected by Skeeter syndrome. Because this syndrome occurs in people who have unstable or weak body resistance such as children.
However, children with Skeeter syndrome will not experience the condition forever. When growing up, the condition will be much better and immune to proteins in mosquito saliva.
The immune system is well-trained and antibodies-forming so that the body will only react accordingly after being bitten by mosquitoes.
Well, when the Skeeter syndrome reaction occurs, the best way to treat it is to take allergic medication (antihistamines), which is prescribed by the doctor.
Also, the sufferer can relieve the symptoms with a bath using warm water mixed with oatmeal.
When it is cured but raises scars, it is advisable to apply a cream containing 2 percent hydroquinone sold in the market.
The 2 percent Hydroquinone cream is included in safe dosages and its use is only on scars only. Apply at night so the result is really maximal.
Protect the liver from an allergic reaction to mosquito bites a.k.a. Skeeter syndrome. The way, apply anti-mosquito lotion that fits the child's skin condition, attach a mosquito net, and wear long clothes. When the symptoms have already occurred and the child appears very ' pain ', do not hesitate to take medication to the doctor.