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What Causes Swollen Ring Of Small Bumps Around The Bee Stung?

I got stung by a bee on the weekend and because of my excessive scratching, I developed a skin rash/infection. I am on 2 antibiotics: bactrim DS, and keflex. It's only been 1 day taking the meds and the area is still extremely itchy. I have not scratched it, just a tap here and there. There is now a swollen ring around the area. The area is all red and remains red. I'm worried about the ring of small bumps around the area. Is this a part of healing? Or is this a new development?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Thank you for posting on HCM.
Insect bites are usually pretty easy to treat unless secondary infection sets in.
I would suggest you consult a dermatologist, who would suggest you short course of oral antibiotics and analgesics. Oral corticosteroids may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mupirocin for 3 days followed by a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 5 days. Take antihistaminics for itching as required.
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What Causes Swollen Ring Of Small Bumps Around The Bee Stung?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. Insect bites are usually pretty easy to treat unless secondary infection sets in. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist, who would suggest you short course of oral antibiotics and analgesics. Oral corticosteroids may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mupirocin for 3 days followed by a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 5 days. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169 If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda