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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bee Bite

i got stung by a yellow jacket very small bee an hour ago it only is swollen a little should i use the epi pen anyways i seem to feel ok i am 48yrs old and i was told when i was 10 yrs old i was alergic to them first time i been stung since i was a kiud
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Looks like you have developed a lesion of Vector dermatitis, also known as Paederus dermatitis..
Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body.
The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Paederus.
You need to apply an antibiotic/steroid combination cream over the lesion twice a day.
Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the swelling.

Do not use any moisturizer or oils till the time the lesion heals .
If the lesions continue to increase inspite of the above treatment, then you might have to see a dermatologist as in severe cases, short term courses of oral antibiotics or oral steroids may be required.

Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bee Bite

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum Looks like you have developed a lesion of Vector dermatitis, also known as Paederus dermatitis.. Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body. The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Paederus. You need to apply an antibiotic/steroid combination cream over the lesion twice a day. Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the swelling. Do not use any moisturizer or oils till the time the lesion heals . If the lesions continue to increase inspite of the above treatment, then you might have to see a dermatologist as in severe cases, short term courses of oral antibiotics or oral steroids may be required. Hope it helps Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul