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How Can An Insect Bite Be Treated?

I was stung by something 2 days ago, I didn t feel it, but noticed a small red spot on the underside of my wrist, and it felt like something was in there, so I applied neosporin. It now is sore, swollen and red, and it somewhat sensitive. I would appreciate any advise you can provide. Thank you.
posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
You can manage the sting as follows.
- Clean the area with soap & water.
- Remove the sting or hairs of insect if lying on the lesion- with a blunt but semi hard object , scrape it gently & horizontally. Do not disturb the / cut or poke the site to cause bruising.Do not scratch.
- Application of ice pacl will reduce the swelling. If that persists you can apply steroid skin ointment/ Take Ibuprofen ( for pain) , Avil( if scratching)
-With these majors, it will resolve in few days- if not or if infected to form pustule... you need antibiotic,Please consult your family physician.
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How Can An Insect Bite Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You can manage the sting as follows. - Clean the area with soap & water. - Remove the sting or hairs of insect if lying on the lesion- with a blunt but semi hard object , scrape it gently & horizontally. Do not disturb the / cut or poke the site to cause bruising.Do not scratch. - Application of ice pacl will reduce the swelling. If that persists you can apply steroid skin ointment/ Take Ibuprofen ( for pain) , Avil( if scratching) -With these majors, it will resolve in few days- if not or if infected to form pustule... you need antibiotic,Please consult your family physician. Thanks