Ok so yesterday I got bit on the hand by this zebra looking mosqiuto?!

Ok so yesterday I got bit on the hand by this zebra looking mosqiuto?

It was black and white striped, and it looked like a mosquito, and it bit my hand by the knuckle, and now my whole knuckle is swollen and itchy and its spreading to the reast of my hand. What should I do. No other symptoms.

2 days ago
Well it was small not as big as dragonflys are!

Yes, it was a mosquito that bit your hand. This species is called an Asian Tiger Mosquito, and they are native to the continent of Asia. They were brought over from imported products in the past decades and are now quite prevalent throughout the United States. They're characteristically voracious biters, and their bite inflicts a rapid allergic reaction that many report to be much worse than a bite from the common mosquito. So, here's what to do about your bite: Rub isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) on the affected area. This will take some of the swelling down and decrease your reaction. Put an over-the counter antihistamine cream on the area, like Calamine lotion. This will reduce the affects of the allergic reaction. You can also take a benadryl orally. Make sure to watch for infection, and try not to scratch the area too much. It'll only make it worse and increase the chance for infection.