Home remedies and when to go to the doctor

To cure one sting one has to Clean the affected area With soap and water, apply local cold and avoid scratch, recommends the dermatologist of Gipuzkoa polyclinic, Ingrid Hiltun.

However, the specialist adds that, in case of intense itching, “they can be used Corticosteroids Soft or oral antihistamine topics. “On the other hand, if symptoms such as facial swelling, respiratory difficulty or fever“You must immediately go to a health center.”

In this sense, he warns that, although most bites are mild, some may trigger serious reactions that require medical care. The most common bites at this summer are those of the mosquitoes, Especially highlighting the Tigre mosquito (Aedes albopictus), whose presence has grown significantly in municipalities such as Donostia, Irun and Hondarribia. This insect, more aggressive than the common mosquito, causes larger, painful and persistent habons, which can last several days and leave marks on the skin.

In addition to mosquitoes, they are also registered Bitgas of jellyfish, bees, wasps, spiders and ticks. Each species leaves a characteristic mark on the skin, and it is essential to know how to identify them to apply the proper treatment.

Thus, in the case of Medusa bites, the dermatologist advises to wash the area with salt water, remove the remains of tentacles with tweezers and apply cold wrapped in fabric. Likewise, calm creams with soft corticoid can relieve pain, although each species requires specific handling.

Likewise, he recommends Avoid colonies and perfumeswearing clear and baggy clothes that cover limbs, apply authorized repellent and keep the nails short to avoid scratch injuries. Also, it is advisable to ventilate the interiors in the morning and use mosquito nets.

On the other hand, people with sensitive skin, such as children, adults or those who suffer from atopic dermatitis, “must take precautions, since their skin barrier is more fragile,” says Hiltun. In these cases, it advises the use of long -sleeved slight clothing and measures to strengthen the skin.

Finally, the doctor concludes that citizen collaboration is “key” to minimize risks, especially in areas where the surveillance protocol for the expansion of the Tigre mosquito has been activated. The elimination of stagnant water and preventive information are “essential” to avoid its proliferation.