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How Can An Insect Bite Be Treated?

I had an engorged tick on my waist band in a place I could not see it. Thinking it was a tag mole, I put a bandaide on it. All told, the tick was attached 4 or 5 days before it fell off during a bandage change. What should I do now. Do I need to see my primary care doctor?
posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017
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Hi,

Some advice that I can give to you is:
- Wash the affected area with soap and water.
- Apply a cold compress or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes.
- Use Calamine lotion for local relief.
- Use antihistamines for the itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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How Can An Insect Bite Be Treated?

Hi, Some advice that I can give to you is: - Wash the affected area with soap and water. - Apply a cold compress or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes. - Use Calamine lotion for local relief. - Use antihistamines for the itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician