Why do my mosquito bites swell up into giant hard painful red lumps?
1. Introduction Mosquito bites that swell into giant, hard, and painful red lumps are the direct result of a localized allergic reaction to the complex proteins injected by the insect, a condition clinically termed Skeeter syndrome. When a mosquito pierces the skin, it delivers a cocktail of salivary polypeptides designed to prevent blood clotting and … Read more