How to Get Rid of Blemishes From Mosquito Bites

If mosquito bites weren’t itchy, they’d quickly disappear without a trace. But because they are, not scratching them can seem impossible. The more you scratch, the more you itch, so the more you scratch – it’s a vicious circle. Even though your skin eventually heals, all that scratching leaves behind blemishes. Getting rid of a mosquito-bite blemish is the same as getting rid of any other kind, and, regardless of the treatment, requires time and patience.

Things You'll Need

• Geranium oil
• Neroli oil
• Unscented face cream
• Tretinoin
• Microdermabrasion treatment

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply a mixture of geranium oil and neroli oil. Combine 5 drops of geranium oil, 3 drops of neroli oil and 3 tablespoons of your favorite unscented face cream, and apply to any blemishes daily. Geranium is an antiseptic that also reduces inflammation; in combination with the other ingredients, it'll keep your skin supple and help make blemishes less noticeable. And, using it in combination with witch hazel when you first get a mosquito bite will reduce swelling and combat itchiness.

• 2

  Get a prescription for tretinoin. Tretinoin, commonly known as “Retin-A,” is often used to treat acne. However, this vitamin-A derivative also helps to fade brown spots and blemishes by working at the cellular level to renew skin cells. It takes time – up to three months – before you’ll see results, but this is one of the few medications on the market that has undergone rigorous scientific testing and been proven to improve skin quality.

• 3

  Make an appointment for a microdermabrasion treatment. Less expensive than laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion uses a specialized tool to literally “sand” away the surface layer of the skin, removing blemishes in the process. And, unlike regular dermabrasion, which is considered a form of surgery, no anesthetic is needed and the skin recovers within 24 hours.

• 4

  Use sunblock. This will keep any blemishes you have from getting darker, speeding up how quickly they disappear. Sunblock and sunscreen are different; sunblock contains ingredients that physically block the sun's rays, while sunscreens offer chemical protection that isn't as effective.