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How Can Skin Irritation After An Insect Bite Be Treated?

Our son has a bee allergy. He uses an epipen for serious episodes. However, he was bitten 24 hours ago and I have just realised that his skin has started to peel off. He has been terribly lethargic all day and has slept a lot. He is extremely irritable and just not feeling well. He is 10 years of age.
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Hello,

As per your case history, you are suffering from insect bite dermatitis.

My treatment advice is:
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics and oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How Can Skin Irritation After An Insect Bite Be Treated?

Hello, As per your case history, you are suffering from insect bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is: 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics and oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech