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Why Does Mosquito Bites Itch ?
I am a 14 year old female. I play softball and I usually play out in the outfield where there are always bugs. I usually get two to three mosquito bites every game. The last two games I got probably seven or eight mosquito bites just on my right leg. On my other leg I have about seven. My question is how can I take away the itch? And also I was wondering, why do mosquito bites itch?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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You may apply Calamine lotion and avoid scratching the bitten area. You may apply Mosquito repellant cream on your legs and arms before you go to play. The itch is cause because of the body's allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva.
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You may apply Calamine lotion and avoid scratching the bitten area. You may apply Mosquito repellant cream on your legs and arms before you go to play. The itch is cause because of the body's allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva.
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