Suggest Treatment For Itchy Patch After Insect Bite

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014

Question: Hello ,

So i think this is a spider bite- i noticed it satirday- it was/is a little itchy but not bad like a mosquito bite- i called the doctor but waiting n a call back since ahe is full today

I wad told to put colloidal silver on it

Seeing what you think so i do not panic

Also its on my right upper thigh
It doesnt not hurt but warm to touch

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction,should get better soon

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
You surely seem to have developed an insect bite reaction.
You can continue with the application of colloidal silver cream as advised or you can even apply a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over it twice a day .
Taking some oral antihistamine like Benadryl or tablet Claritin along will surely help in decreasing the allergic reaction soon.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it.

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar