
What Causes Severe Itching On The Leg After An Insect Bite?

About thirty years ago I had a similar situation after getting bit by a fire ant behind my knee, but I can't remember what I did to relieve the symptoms.
Do I need to go to urgent care? Is there anything I can get, over the counter to treat this?
Insect bite reaction, cortisone & neosporin cream & anti-histaminic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be insect bite reaction.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a topical steroid and antibiotic combination like neosporin ointment and cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take anti-histaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg twice daily for 5-7 days.
If the reaction doesn't show improvement in 2-3 days you may require a short course of oral steroids.
Steroids are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this, wash the area with plain water only, no need to use soap, peroxide or cold compresses.
Regards
Dr Asmeet


You can take tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
Detailed Answer:
I think cetrizine should be available over the counter.
Otherwise you can take tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg twice or thrice daily depending on the intensity of itching. It is available over the counter.

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