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How Can A Insect Bite Infection Be Treated?

I was sitting on the ground outside my home in Pa and I was bitten by something crawling on the ground. Black, maybe a spider or something? It stung really bad so I put Benedryl on it. Later that night it started getting pinkish in a circle all around it that has now spread. It really itches and is warm to the touch. Tonight I feel a bit of tightness around the area of the bite. Possible from putting alcohol on it or Benedryl. Should I be concerned or should it go away?
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Hello
Welcome to health care magic.
I understand your concern.

It seems you have got allergic reaction to the insect bite.

If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-Clean the area thoroughly with soap and water to remove any insect part or stings.
-Apply locally hydrocortisone containing ointment for 3 days for relief from itching and inflammation.
-Antihistaminics like oral cetrizine once a day for 3 days.
-If the symptoms persist beyond 3 days,visit physician/allergy therapist.
Giving oral prednisolone for 7-10 days in decreasing doses may be considered.

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How Can A Insect Bite Infection Be Treated?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. I understand your concern. It seems you have got allergic reaction to the insect bite. If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend, -Clean the area thoroughly with soap and water to remove any insect part or stings. -Apply locally hydrocortisone containing ointment for 3 days for relief from itching and inflammation. -Antihistaminics like oral cetrizine once a day for 3 days. -If the symptoms persist beyond 3 days,visit physician/allergy therapist. Giving oral prednisolone for 7-10 days in decreasing doses may be considered. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask any more doubt.