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How Can An Itchy Insect Bite On The Arm Be Treated?

I have what appears to be in insect bite on my arm most likely from clearing Easter flowers away from church - it s quite itchy and red around the tiny spot - I have a tube of fucidine cream that my daughter uses for skin problems - is it ok for me t use?
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

An insect bite can cause a localized allergic reaction leading to irritation, allergy, and itching along with an inflamed red area.

Yes, you can apply Fucidin cream over the area of the bite and along with it, you can take anti-allergic medicine like Levocetirizine.

Do cool compresses over the bite site. Avoid scratching it too much as it can cause infection. If it spreads consult an emergency room and gets evaluated.

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

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Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can An Itchy Insect Bite On The Arm Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. An insect bite can cause a localized allergic reaction leading to irritation, allergy, and itching along with an inflamed red area. Yes, you can apply Fucidin cream over the area of the bite and along with it, you can take anti-allergic medicine like Levocetirizine. Do cool compresses over the bite site. Avoid scratching it too much as it can cause infection. If it spreads consult an emergency room and gets evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora