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Can Swollen, Itchy Wound With Blisters And Scab Be Treated At Home?

the other nite I was bitten by the looks of the wound it itched, got swollen and red. had to large bite marks or holes. It was right in the crack of my arm where you bend your elbow on the inside on my arm. the wound wasn t painful but it blistered up and got hard under neath the skin its about the size of a 50 cent piece the center on it blistered then turnned like a scab. with blistery skin around it. the blisters pop i guess because it gets a little crusty WHAT can i DO from home I don t have the money for drs vist or medicine.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello and thanks for your question. I am sorry this happened to you. I would suggest that you use cool compresses on it (just a cloth soaked in cold water) on it 3 times a day for about 15 minutes to help relieve the inflammation. After that apply some topical antibiotic cream like Neosporin or Polysporin. If you become ill in other ways like having fever or vomiting you will need to see a doctor. Also if the would becomes very red or has a lot of pus or streaks form it you may need to see a doctor for some antibiotics to take by mouth. I hope it clears up soon.
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Can Swollen, Itchy Wound With Blisters And Scab Be Treated At Home?

Hello and thanks for your question. I am sorry this happened to you. I would suggest that you use cool compresses on it (just a cloth soaked in cold water) on it 3 times a day for about 15 minutes to help relieve the inflammation. After that apply some topical antibiotic cream like Neosporin or Polysporin. If you become ill in other ways like having fever or vomiting you will need to see a doctor. Also if the would becomes very red or has a lot of pus or streaks form it you may need to see a doctor for some antibiotics to take by mouth. I hope it clears up soon.