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Suggest Treatment For Severe Insect Bite

I have an insect bite that is blinking red to a lesser form of red (seems to be going along with my pulse). No fever, no hotness to the touch, slight swelling of the bite area but no other red flags (no pun intended). I have never seen this before. Any thoughts? Should I go in to be seen?
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Insect bite produce allergic reaction that produce redness and swelling at the biting area.
Take the following advice:
Wash the bite area with with water and soap frequently (2-3 times/day)
You can also apply baking soda and water mixture to relieve inflammation.
Apply antiallergic and antibiotic ointment. You can also take oral antihistaminic.
If not responds to above drug then steroid orally or topically can be used.
If you will have fever and pus development then contact the doctor.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health issue.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Insect Bite

Hello dear Understand your concern Insect bite produce allergic reaction that produce redness and swelling at the biting area. Take the following advice: Wash the bite area with with water and soap frequently (2-3 times/day) You can also apply baking soda and water mixture to relieve inflammation. Apply antiallergic and antibiotic ointment. You can also take oral antihistaminic. If not responds to above drug then steroid orally or topically can be used. If you will have fever and pus development then contact the doctor. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health issue. Best regards Dr. Sagar