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How Effective Is Hydro Cortisone For Itchy Bites?

I have 3 bites on my left leg. It happened late last night. All 3 bites are very itchy. I put falsetto on it last night. But early this morning I had to use hydrocortisone. The 2nd and 3rd bites subsided. But the first one is still big, hard and warm to touch. Help?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Hydrocortisone is one of the most effective product for itchy bites. You need to exercise some patience and use the drug for 24-48hours before expecting a great reduction in the sizes of the bites. Itches would subside almost instantly but not the swelling. Be patient and all would soon return to normal.

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How Effective Is Hydro Cortisone For Itchy Bites?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. Hydrocortisone is one of the most effective product for itchy bites. You need to exercise some patience and use the drug for 24-48hours before expecting a great reduction in the sizes of the bites. Itches would subside almost instantly but not the swelling. Be patient and all would soon return to normal. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information should need be. Dr. Ditah, MD.