Health Tip: Coping With Mosquito Bites

(HealthDay News) -- Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying, and tough to ignore when they're virtually screaming "scratch me!"

The Mayo Clinic recommends:

• applying calamine lotion,
• using hydrocortisone cream,
• applying an ice pack or cold compress,
• combating a more significant allergic reaction by taking an oral, over-the-counter antihistamine.