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How Can An Insect Bite On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

My daughter has a bite on her lower leg (I think it may be a spider bit, but not sure). It has a small scab/sore in the middle and it s red around it and swollen. She s not running a fever or showing any signs of an allergic reaction, however, does this sound like we can treat with something over the counter?
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, you have symptoms of insect bite on the lower leg and symptoms you are facing are due to toxins released by sting as it sometimes lead to allergic reaction.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain complete cleanliness of the area and take proper course of antibiotics and Ibuprofen and cleaning with antiseptic solution.

Do Not itch the area. Apply cold compresses. Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may conduct skin tests, blood tests, and skin-prick test and give you steroids injections.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can An Insect Bite On The Lower Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query, you have symptoms of insect bite on the lower leg and symptoms you are facing are due to toxins released by sting as it sometimes lead to allergic reaction. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain complete cleanliness of the area and take proper course of antibiotics and Ibuprofen and cleaning with antiseptic solution. Do Not itch the area. Apply cold compresses. Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may conduct skin tests, blood tests, and skin-prick test and give you steroids injections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari