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What Is The Best Treatment For A Insect Bite That Is Surrounded By Redness And A Lump In The Middle?

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Question : What is the best treatment for a insect bite that is surrounded by redness and a lump in the middle
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Topical steroid antibiotic cream, antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would recommend you to apply a topical steroid and antibiotic creams like Mometasone and Fusidic acid combination cream on the affected area twice daily.

Also, take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of burning and itching.

Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

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What Is The Best Treatment For A Insect Bite That Is Surrounded By Redness And A Lump In The Middle?

Brief Answer: Topical steroid antibiotic cream, antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi, I would recommend you to apply a topical steroid and antibiotic creams like Mometasone and Fusidic acid combination cream on the affected area twice daily. Also, take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of burning and itching. Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. Regards Dr Asmeet