Ack! Mosquito bite on my face and I need to go out...

Taking benadryl or another anti-histamine can reduce the itching. I’m not entirely sure about the swelling. Maybe a topical anti-inflamitory?

Mosquito bite swelling is a histamine reaction. Try dimetapp, not benadryl. Benadryl leads to nappy-time, bad if you are heading out.
Ice works, don’t put it on your bare skin for long or…frostbite. Looks worse than a mosquito bite.
Ice also helps itch relief, if not, try a hydrocortizone cream. Let us know how it works out!

Damn mosquito bit your face? I hate those nasty bugs! Try some ice then Aveno hydrocortisone. I had a crazy rash on my arm last month right before my vacation. It took care of the little bumps caused by the rash.

Ack! Mosquito bite on my face and I need to go out…

So…? Go….

I agree with boffin! Ignore the bite & go out. It shouldnt stop you, and if it makes you feel any better my sister has a humongous zit on the tippy tip of her nose! Way worse then a bite..

@Knotmyday. FYI, Dimetapp contains a strong antihistamine (Brompheniramine) as well. It is has a different name but the same exact mechanism as benadryl (diphenhydramine), that being antagonism of histaminergic receptors.

@Delirium. In addition to an antihistamine, you can use 1% hydrocortisone cream to reduce the swelling and itching.

Go to the supermarket and buy AFTERBITE – rubs on and is a liquid, stops the itching, it disappears.

@shi- My family was introduced to Dimetapp in the 80’s, when it was still a prescription drug. It was literally a lifesaver several times for my allergic/asthmatic brother.

@knot. Glad to hear that, but i just wanted to clarify that both dimetapp and benadryl are essentially the same medicine.

Understood. My point was, benadryl and its generic alternatives contain diphenydramine, which has a pronounced sopoforic effect (used in otc sleep aids as well). Puts a damper on a fun evening out.
Dimetapp on the other hand, though the package warns of possible drowsiness, doesn’t have as powerful a sopoforic effect. In fact, a Dimetapp PM version is available for precisely this application.
I know I am preaching to the choir on this one; just wanted to clarify my rationale for that statement. Sorry for the confusion.