How to get rid of scars from mosquito bites

Summer is coming and it’s time for good weather, bare legs, barbecues and mosquito bites! Mosquito bites can make the weather unbearable, and the scars they often leave behind are even worse. Many of us have ignored the advice not to scratch mosquito bites (what else can you do for an itch?) and we have the scars from mosquito bites to prove it.

This article will give you tips on how to deal with insect bites to minimize the risk of scarring, and help you find products that will fade old mosquito bite scars that have been bothering you for years.

To help reduce the chance of scarring when bitten by a mosquito, follow these tips to reduce swelling and irritation.

– Rub aloe vera on the bites. Either fresh aloe vera directly from the inside of one of the plant’s stems or store-bought 100% aloe vera gel will do. Aloe vera has natural anti-inflammatory properties and will help soothe the sting area.

– Moisten your skin and rub an aspirin tablet on the bite. This helps reduce any inflammation that can lead to scarring.

– Don’t scratch! Mosquito bites can be incredibly itchy, but try to resist the urge to scratch, as this will make scarring more likely. Use antihistamines, chamomile lotions, and ice packs to soothe itchiness.

– A drop or two of tea tree oil applied directly to the bite will relieve itching and help the bite heal faster.

By not scratching insect bites and following the tips above, they will heal faster and the risk of developing scars will be minimized.

This information is great for new mosquito bites, but what can you do about the scars you have from mosquito bites years ago? To remove old scars from insect bites, vitamin E oil and cocoa butter are often recommended and they work quite well. Vitamin E oil and cocoa butter tend to work best when applied regularly to scars that are not very deep or dark. Very deep scars will fade a bit, but are unlikely to get rid of them completely.

There are also treatments that are aimed at specifically removing scars, such as Mederma and Bio-Oil. Again, these work very well for superficial scars, but are not as effective for very deep scars. Fortunately, scars from insect bites are rarely very deep, so these products will work well as long as they are used regularly, usually twice a day.