Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
189 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Antihistamine Treat Bug Bite ?

I thought I had a couple of mosquito bites on my legs on Saturday. Now, there s only one bite that has quadrupled in size, swollen and the whole area is red and itchy and as a rock. Should I just take an antihistamine? The other bites have disappeared.
posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
Twitter Thu, 11 Sep 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 12 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello.It is recommended to take an antihistamine by mouth,for example Ebastine 10 mg twice a day.It is too recommended to apply a corticosteroid cream,for example Hydrocortisone twice a day.Please,consult your doctor for prescription.
I wish you good health.
(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Antihistamine Treat Bug Bite ?

Hello.It is recommended to take an antihistamine by mouth,for example Ebastine 10 mg twice a day.It is too recommended to apply a corticosteroid cream,for example Hydrocortisone twice a day.Please,consult your doctor for prescription. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)