Suggest Ways To Manage Rashes Post Insect Bite

Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016

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Question : I was stung by a hornet 2 days ago, in the upper arm. I normally have not had any reactions to stings, but this time my arm started swelling up the next day. not hurting, just a little uncomfortable and itchy. is there any thing that will help the swelling go down. it has not hindered my normal activities.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Also take an antihistamine tablet.
This will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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