I sympathise with your problem Scottish-guy. I had one really nasty mosquito bite once and had to go to a hospital for anti-histamine and antibiotic tablets after my knee swelled up and turned a nasty black and blue colour.

I now use Boots Repel insect repellant (at least 50% Deet as recommended by my GP). I also carry an insect bite cream (I use Boots Triamcinolone Cream) with me so that I can apply the cream as soon as I detect a bite тАУ nip it in the bud to prevent it developing into something worse.

Maybe think about changing your soap. IтАЩve tried using WrightтАЩs Traditional Soap (with coal tar fragrance). Other people have recommended taking garlic tablets or drinking tonic water, which it is said the mosquitoes donтАЩt like.

I also use Snake Brand Prickly Heat Powder after I saw my then Thai boyfriend using it. And all my тАЬThai guestsтАЭ make full use of it when using my bathroom. Hope this is of some help.