Hey, why do mosquito bites itch? - Democratic Underground

libnnc

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Sat Jun-09-07 11:54 AM
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Hey, why do mosquito bites itch?

Got one on each ankle. I mean, muthaf**k!! I'm dying here...

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AlCzervik

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Sat Jun-09-07 11:56 AM
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1. put band aids on them. i think they itch due to an allergic reaction.

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libnnc

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Sat Jun-09-07 11:59 AM
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2. I'll try the band aid trick

Thanks :hi:

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AlCzervik

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:02 PM
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5. it usually does the trick for me.

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mainegreen

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:00 PM
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3. Their saliva is an allergen.

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SeattleGirl

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Sat Jun-09-07 05:06 PM
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11. Rachel Maddow was talking about this on her show the other day,

Edited on Sat Jun-09-07 05:06 PM by SeattleGirl

in her "Ask Dr. Maddow" segment. You are correct, mainegreen. The saliva is an allergen, and when they sting us, the histamins go crazy and we start itching. She said that one of the reasons scratching mosquito bites feels so good is that scratching activates the pleasure center of our brains, and that it's almost like a distraction. It was an interesting little segment.

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:00 PM
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4. My dear libnnc...

This is why they itch: When the mosquito bites you, it injects a little local anesthetic to keep you from feeling the bite!

When that wears off......it itches!

It most likely is some sort of allergic reaction...

Feel better!

:hug:

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libnnc

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:05 PM
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6. Cheeky little bastards, aren't they?

Thanks for the info. How's the weather your way? It's hot, hot, hot here in NC. :hi:

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:07 PM
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7. They sure are!

It's a beautiful day here.....sunny, mild, a few clouds....perfect!

Stay cool, sweetie!

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SarahB

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Sat Jun-09-07 12:08 PM
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8. Because of our body's histimine response.

Try a little Benadryl cream or spray.

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uppityperson

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Sat Jun-09-07 04:24 PM
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9. because they laid their eggs under your skin. Amputate immediately

Didn't you know that? Amazing number of people didn't know that.

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Sat Jun-09-07 05:02 PM
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10. dab a little ammonia on 'em, itching goes away.

unless you've alreay scratched off a couple layers of skin...

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snacker

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Sat Jun-09-07 06:49 PM
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12. For me, toothpaste on a fresh mosquito bite really helps. n/t

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Inchworm

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Sat Jun-09-07 06:51 PM
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13. Tobacco spit works

but what are the odds someone around you is chewing tobacco?

:silly:

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Left Is Write

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Sat Jun-09-07 08:48 PM
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14. Because they want to make sure that you KNOW they attacked you.

Damn bloodsuckers.

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