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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Itchy Skin From An Insect Bite

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017

Question: While walking across my yard at night, something bit or stung my foot. It shows no mark but is swollen and itching. It felt like a sting from a wasp, but I am not sure if a wasp would be in the grass at night. What is the best treatment

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antihistamine and soothing lotion

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. Kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Perhaps it is an insect bite. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab. once daily for 2-3 days. Topically you may use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion.

Regards

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