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

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From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies
If you spent any significant time outdoors this weekend, especially during the early evening hours, there's a good chance that mosquitoes bit you. Summer is mosquito season, and we've all experienced the occasional mosquito attack on a summer evening. 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.

All About Mosquito Allergy
Mosquito saliva proteins can cause immune reactions, including allergic reactions. Typically, however, most people have a variety of reactions to mosquito bites, and the symptoms change over time, depending on the amount of bites a person received. These reactions can include both immediate and delayed swelling and itching around the bite area. These reactions tend to decrease in frequency after being bitten by mosquitoes over many years.
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Mosquito Allergy: Readers' Tips on What To Do
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.
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Allergy to Insect Stings and Bites
Nearly everyone has experienced an insect bite or sting at some point in their lives. Most of the time, these stings and bites lead to mild pain or itching right where they occurred. Sometimes, however, people can experience more severe reactions that could be caused by an allergic reaction to the sting or bite. Allergic reactions most commonly occur with bites or stings from these insects.

Skin Allergies
Discussion of the most common types of skin allergies, including hives, swelling, eczema and contact dermatitis. Other areas of skin allergies, including drug and medication allergies are also discussed.

 


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