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How to Get Rid of That Mosquito Bite, Fast

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Few things are more annoying than coming home from your weekend trip or outdoor happy hour covered in mosquito bites. First order of business: figuring out how to get rid of mosquito bites. While the itching and swelling usually go away after a week (depending on how your immune system handles the bites), the dark spots and scarring left behind from scratching can last far longer.

“Mosquito bites have the potential to cause a local reaction that peaks after 20 to 30 minutes,” says board-certified anesthesiologist and physician Azza Halim, MD. This reaction usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps. When you can’t resist scratching these bites, they can scar, turn into dark spots, or even get infected.

Avoiding bites with bug screens and netting, mosquito repellent, and clothing is the easiest way to not deal with any of the above. But when you inevitably get bitten this summer, here’s how to get rid of mosquito bites according to the experts.

What should I do when I get bitten by a mosquito?

Immediate care can make a big difference in how fast your bite goes down. Dr. Halim recommends washing any bites first, then applying a cold compress and topical hydrocortisone cream. While it’s a good idea to always keep a tube on hand during the warmer months, you can also apply a paste of baking soda and water, or a dab of toothpaste with baking soda. “Don’t scratch the area, as that can stimulate a histamine response cycle as well as increase risk of infection,” she says.

Another easy way to naturally slow inflammation from bites is ice. “If you ice immediately, you can stop inflammation in its tracks,” says dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD. Extreme cold temperatures are key to reducing swelling—but in order to keep from further irritating your skin, wrap the ice cubes or an ice pack in a towel.

How can I tell whether I’m allergic to mosquito bites?

“Your body’s immune response to a mosquito bite can vary from mild to allergic to severe reactivity, which determines how much of a red itchy lump results from the bite,” says Dr. Halim. 

If your itching is especially large, bruised, or raised into hives and welts, you’re likely allergic. Severe cases can also result in fever, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your throat. Most allergic reactions can be treated with Benadryl, calamine lotion, and anti-itch creams. “Use an EpiPen if your airway or respiratory symptoms are involved,” says Dr. Halim. And in severe cases, visit your doctor immediately.

How long do mosquito bites last?

Most mosquito bites will heal in 10 days, but Dr. Halim says that you can speed it up to five to seven if you’re diligent with care. After washing and cooling your bites immediately, resist the urge to scratch them in the following days. If they start getting itchy, cool them or apply hydrocortisone and soothing topicals for relief. You can also use aloe vera gel and OTC oral antihistamines to get rid of them faster.



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Kate Beckinsale Put a ‘Frozen’ Twist on the Sheer-Dress Trend

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Spring may be springing, but Kate Beckinsale looks positively icy in a sheer dress with a snowflake-like pattern. The star rolled up to the Fashion Trust US Awards at Goya Studios in Los Angeles on March 21 in the trend of the moment: see-through. Her slinky yet sculptural piece carefully covered her NSFW areas with beads and crystals. 

Is anyone else getting major Elsa vibes? Silver metallic platform heels, diamonds on her fingers and earlobes, mature makeup. To be honest, the forest green manicure threw me at first, until I noticed that they pick up on the fabulous emerald and diamond collar around her neck.

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Do you have “Let It Go” stuck in your head again? Sorry.

Kate Beckinsale simply loves silver starbursts. Last July she combined silver and gold to match an award she won, proving that metallics really are her look.

And the actor has been embracing the see-through and the structured neckline of late, attending the Vanity Fair Oscars party in this beaded gown and voluminous silver coat. (She learned her lesson from last year, when she had to borrow Jason Momoa’s coat to keep warm and accidentally sparked dating rumors.) And please check out her absolutely slaying in this Elie Saab masterpiece.



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The Inaugural Fashion Trust U.S. Awards Ceremony Seen Through the Eyes of Founder Tania Fares

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Back in 2011, Tania Fares founded her non-profit organization, Fashion Trust, as part of the British Fashion Council, with the aim to support up-and-coming design talents in the U.K. “I had my own label with Lulu Kennedy, called LuLu & Co., so I know how challenging it is to launch a brand,” Fares tells Vogue. “I wanted to give back, having gone through it myself.” She continued this spirit last year, when Fares expanded the organization with Fashion Trust U.S.—an arm of her non-profit specifically aimed at celebrating and supporting emerging American designers. “[It has a focus on] financial and mentoring to young designers, as well as building a community for them,” says Fares.

 Last night, the inaugural Fashion Trust U.S. awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles, and Fares documented the special kick-off event for Vogue. The eventful day began with Fashion Trust U.S. board members and finalists meeting each other. The board—which includes Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, actor Kate Hudson, and stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson—finalized who would be winning the night’s respective categories. Then, come evening time, it was time for the trophies to be handed out to six rising talents, including designers Aisling Camps and Jacques Agbobly. “It’s so important to help highlight and uplift young designers, because there is so much talent out there,” says Fares.

 For the affair, Fares naturally needed a strong look. She wore a custom latex bodysuit underneath a Proenza Schouler dress, mixed in with pieces from Handsome Stockholm, Tyler Ellis, and vintage Tom Ford. “I usually never wear black, but for some reason felt compelled this evening,” says Fares. “I also fell in love with the whole velvet and vintage combined. I’m a big fan of Proenza Schouler; I loved how simple but how chic the dress was.” 

The founder’s favorite part of the evening wasn’t playing dress up, however. It was “the speeches from the designers and their reactions as they won,” Fares says. “Also, getting to chat with them about their collections and overall, being inspired by them.” She looks forward to keeping that momentum at the many more Fashion Trust U.S. ceremonies to come. “Growing the initiative and being able to support more designers, which is my true passion,” says Fares.

Below, a closer look inside Fashion Trust U.S.’s inaugural awards ceremony.

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As the Perm Returns, Nicole Kidman Revives Her Signature Strawberry Curls

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It was just a couple of weeks ago that Nicola Kidman was giving full PDA on the Oscars red carpet with her husband Keith Urban. Decked out in black sequins, the 55-year-old actor looked sultry and radiant, her hair longer and blonder than we’ve seen it for a while. Styled with a slight wave through the mid-lengths and ends, Nicole’s hair looked effortless—she was every inch the beachy blonde bombshell. 

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But, if a trio of photographs she posted to Instagram on Tuesday is anything to go by, Kidman has returned to her roots. The star’s signature bouncy red curls are back in the pictures, in which she looks happy and confident in an aqua dress. 

Has Kidman taken note of the uptick in other celebrities embracing curls? The return of the perm is upon us, with everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Bella Hadid experimenting with tight corkscrew curls (mostly with the help of thin-barrelled curling tongs, as opposed to the chemical ’80s approach) recently. 

Already in possession of naturally tight curls—and as someone who wore them loud and proud in the ’80s, when the perm was all the rage the first time around—Kidman has a head start on the hair trend that’s set to explode over summer.

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