In addition to the high temperature in summer, mosquitoes are also annoying. Some people may get a small red envelope after being bitten by mosquitoes, while others will become horrific after being bitten.
The bigger the mosquito pack, the stronger the mosquito poison? Truth: Mainly related to mosquito species and individual sensitivities
It is said on the Internet that "the bigger the mosquito bag, the stronger the mosquito's toxicity". Many people believe this statement, so what is the truth?
"After being bitten by mosquitoes, the skin will appear wheals, pimples, itching and other symptoms. We often say that mosquito bites are local allergic reactions on the skin." said Liu Ruiling, deputy chief physician of the Allergy Department of Tianjin Medical University General Hospital.
"The degree of inflammatory reaction of each person after being bitten by a mosquito is mainly related to the species of mosquito and personal sensitivity." Liu Ruiling explained that when a person with allergic constitution is bitten by a mosquito, a large amount of histamine and cytokines will be secreted in the body, which will trigger the Allergic reaction. In mild cases, wheals, papules, and angioedema may occur, and in severe cases, systemic reactions may occur.
In addition, the size of the mosquito pack is also related to the site of the bite. Loose connective tissue parts such as the eyelids, lips, and back of the hands are prone to edema after being bitten, and the mosquito bag will also appear larger.
After being bitten by a mosquito, do not scratch hard. Scratching will exert mechanical pressure on the local skin, and it will also increase the blood flow rate, which will aggravate the inflammatory response and cause the mosquito bag to become larger.
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