Was bei quälenden Mückenstichen hilft

Hering, Patrick

doi:10.1007/s15006-015-3388-4

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“…Many different methods for itch relief after mosquito bites are described and applied, most of them based either on temperature effects or stimuli. For example, the application of cooling saliva, cold from cold objects or ice cubes, or a pain stimulus directly next to the insect bite are recommended as home remedies (20). The targeted application of concentrated heat is also thought to relieve itching by activating heat receptors and inducing a pain stimulus.…”

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Efficacy of Concentrated Heat for Treatment of Insect Bites: A Real-world Study

Metz,

Elberskirch,

Reuter

et al. 2023

Acta Derm Venereol

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Insect bites that cause itch, pain and swelling are very common. The use of concentrated heat for relief of these symptoms may be a promising approach; however, the scientific evidence for efficacy of hyperthermia treatment is sparse. We report here the results of a large real-world study using a randomized control group to assess the efficacy of hyperthermia on insect bites in real-world conditions, specifically considering mosquito bites as the most common type. The study was conducted in a decentralized manner via a smartphone-controlled medical device, heat it®, for treatment of insect bites and stings through application of heat. The application that controls the device was accompanied by additional questionnaires, that collected data related to insect bites, such as itch and pain intensity. Analysis of data from over 12,000 collected treated insect bites, generated by approximately 1,750 participants (42% female, 39 ± 13 years) showed significant inhibition of itch and pain for all investigated insect species (mosquitoes, horseflies, bees and wasps). Mosquito bite-induced itch was reduced by 57% within the first minute and by 81% 5–10 min after treatment, and the overall reduction in itch and pain was more pronounced than in the control group. In conclusion, the results indicate that local application of heat relieves symptoms of insect bites.

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