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Suggest Remedy For Red, Crusty Bumps Due To Bug Bite
I got bit on my wrists by some kind of bug about a week and a half ago. I thought they were mosquito bites, but now a couple of them (especially one in particular) are a little bigger, redder and have gone kind of crusty or scabby. They have also started to itch. Any recommendations for over the counter ointment that I can try? I live in The Netherlands, so hopefully something that they have easily available here.
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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For insect bites and spiders bites that arent serious ,the goal is to relieve discomfort. If the bite or sting causes a severe reaction ,seek medical help.
The discomfort of many insect bites can be soothed by an ice cube ,a cold washcloth, calamine lotion,a paste of bakin soda,or an over-the-counter hydrocortizone ointment. For mosquito or other minor bites apply calamine lotion.
Kind regards
For insect bites and spiders bites that arent serious ,the goal is to relieve discomfort. If the bite or sting causes a severe reaction ,seek medical help.
The discomfort of many insect bites can be soothed by an ice cube ,a cold washcloth, calamine lotion,a paste of bakin soda,or an over-the-counter hydrocortizone ointment. For mosquito or other minor bites apply calamine lotion.
Kind regards
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