The mosquito invasion continues in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and surrounding areas, so many people continue suffering from the itch from the bite of these insects and feel the need to scratchwhich causes injuries on many occasions.
To avoid this situation, the artificial intelligence of GTP Chat carried out an exhaustive analysis from which it answers how to soothe the irritation of a mosquito bite so that you avoid scratching. To do this, he suggests various methods that range from using ice to honey.
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How to soothe mosquito bites so you don’t scratch yourself, according to artificial intelligence
- The oatmeal It has calming and anti-inflammatory properties. One can make a compress by soaking oatmeal in water and applying it on the affected area.
- Apply coldeither with an ice cube wrapped in a cloth or with cold compresses, helps reduce inflammation and itching.
- The gel aloe vera It is known for its cooling and anti-inflammatory effects. Apply the gel directly to the bite to relieve irritation.
- Make a paste with baking soda and water applied to the bite can neutralize the skin’s pH and relieve itching.
- Prepare a infusion with basil leaves and apply it on the bite. This plant contains compounds that can relieve itching.
- Similar to basil, thyme It has antibacterial properties and can be applied as an infusion to the bite.
- The lemon balm leaveseither fresh or in the form of essential oil, can be applied to the bite to take advantage of its soothing properties.
- A cold compress chamomile tea can help reduce inflammation and calm the skin.
- The Honey It is known for its antibacterial properties and can help prevent infection in bites, as well as relieve inflammation.
Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others
In research, carried out by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, he concluded that Mosquitoes are much more attracted to people with blood type Owhile those of type A and B tend to receive fewer bites.
Furthermore, it was also known that there are certain body odors that attract mosquitoes, while others repel them. Another important factor is body temperature: Mosquitoes approach people whose body temperature is higher.
This also explains why these insects they itch more in summer than in winter and why its presence is higher in tropical places than in cold climates.
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On the other hand, this study also revealed that mosquitoes they get closer to people dressed in red or blackunlike yellow and green, which repels them.
How to keep mosquitoes away so they don’t bite you, according to artificial intelligence
Chat GPT AI explains the main methods to keep mosquitoes away:
- Use repellents on your skin so that mosquitoes don’t try to bite you.
- fumigate your house It may be a good short-term method, although mosquitoes will likely still appear because they move easily.
- Use a anti-mosquito spiral that contain substances that repel them when burned. They are useful for outdoor use, such as in patios or campsites. They should be used in well-ventilated areas to avoid smoke inhalation.
- Implement anti-mosquito lamps or lights to attract and eliminate them. They can be useful in outdoor areas or near entrances to the house.
- Wear light-colored clothing that covers most of the body can help reduce exposure to bites.
- The mosquito nets on windows, doors and around beds can effectively prevent mosquitoes from entering living areas and biting at night.
- Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so eliminate containers that can accumulate water abroad can reduce its population.