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Kay · 10-08-2011, 04:37 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 10/08/2011 15:27, in article ,
" wrote:

Kay wrote:
Afterbite and similar sticks contain some sort of ammonia compound, and
again relieve itching afterwards. I've found that they also seem to reduce
the swelling and blistering that I usually get from mozzie bites (I usually
get swelling as described by the OP, and a central area up to 1cm across of
yellow fluid-fillied blisters).

Definitely wasn't a mosquito - no itching, just a central dimple (presumably
where the bite started), a widening dark red patch, and a widening (but
shrinking again now, fortunately) raised swollen patch, which was very warm
to the touch when it was at it's peak.

No, I wasn't suggesting it was. But since some of the symptoms were the same
- the raised patch, warmth to the touch - I thought it was worth mentioning.
Might be helpful to someone else reading the thread if not to you.