About Allergies: Mosquito Allergy Can Be a Pain in the Neck

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Summer is mosquito season, and we've all experienced the occasional mosquito attack during an evening spent outdoors. But while most people experience a mild itchy bump after a mosquito bite, other people experience severe swelling as a result of being allergic to mosquito bites. For these people, outdoor summer activities can be a pain in the neck -- literally -- as a result of mosquito allergy. Learn all about mosquito allergy, including how mosquito allergy is diagnosed and treated. Mosquito Allergy More severe reactions -- rather than the typical itchy red bump experienced by most people as a result of a mosquito bite -- occur less commonly. These may result in blistering rashes, bruises, or large areas of swelling at the bite sites. People who experience extremely large areas of swelling after a mosquito bite (such as swelling of most of an arm or leg, for example) have been dubbed as having "Skeeter Syndrome." See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Swelling From Mosquito Bites I am often asked by patients about localized swelling at the site of an insect sting or bite. Some people are convinced that they have a "severe allergy" to mosquito bites because of the localized swelling that occurs as a result. Others are concerned about a possible "life-threatening reaction" to bee stings because the last time they were stung on the foot, their foot swelled to the point of not being able to put on their shoe. See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Best Ways to Deal with Mosquito Allergy I see some patients in my clinic that swear that mosquitos just have a taste for them. They will be nearly eaten alive by mosquitoes, while their family members and friends won't be touched. These people have some pretty interesting ways of preventing mosquito bites and dealing with the bites when they occur. If you have a mosquito allergy, do you have a trick for avoiding bites or dealing with reactions? Share it here, and learn some useful tips on dealing with mosquito allergy from others. See More About:  mosquito allergy  anti-itch creams  antihistamines Allergies Ads Allergies Mosquito Bites Skin Allergy Allergy Treatment Food Allergy Featured Articles Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement