Question
My baby is two years old. The other day, she was bitten by a mosquito, and there were no abnormalities at the time. By the third day, the handback where she was bitten was swollen. Today, it’s a bit less swollen than yesterday, but it’s still swollen. There is a noticeable bump in the middle, with a slightly red and swollen area around it. The whole handback is swollen. It’s itchy, and there haven’t been any other abnormalities noticed.
Answer
Hello, based on your description, your baby’s condition may be a secondary allergic reaction to the mosquito saliva. I suggest you can apply some dermacort (Diphenhydramine cream) to the wound for your baby; it should improve within three to four days. This is my recommendation for the question “My baby is two years old and was bitten by a mosquito the other day.” I hope this helps and wish you all the best!