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How Can An Insect Bite On The Right Hand Be Treated?
Hi! I got stung on my right hand by something in a bush and then I noticed a knot on the top of my right arm. I went to the dermatologist because my hand was itching bad. He scraped the site where I was stung to make sure the stinger was not still in the skin. He said the knot in my arm was a swollen lymph node and it should go down in a week. It has been 2 weeks since I got stung and the knot is still there. Just wondering if there is any reason to be concerned.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
1-Intermittent cold packs or ice may reduce swelling.
2-you may treat itching at the site of the bite with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in cream or pill form. -3-3-Calamine lotion also helps relieve the itching.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are:
1-Intermittent cold packs or ice may reduce swelling.
2-you may treat itching at the site of the bite with an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in cream or pill form. -3-3-Calamine lotion also helps relieve the itching.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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