Should Swollen Wasp Sting Require Medical Attention?
my son was stung by a wasp on his index finger and another on his chest. almost 48 hours later his index finger is still red almost purple looking and very swollen and the spot on his chest is red and swollen about the size of a baseball. he says they hurt, but displays no other reactions. I have used Benadryl cream, Epsom salts, vinegar,. and baking soda past so far. the color seemed to lighten slightly on the chest but nothing else improved. should I see a doctor or is this normal. he is 7 and I don t recall him being stung by a wasp only a yellow jacket once but it was much better within 24 hours.
hii.welcome to our site.i understand your problem.your son has insect bite dermatitis.my opinion is that, 1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply cold compressions over the lesion. 4.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesion for 7 days. thank you. hope my answer will help you.
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Should Swollen Wasp Sting Require Medical Attention?
hii.welcome to our site.i understand your problem.your son has insect bite dermatitis.my opinion is that, 1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply cold compressions over the lesion. 4.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesion for 7 days. thank you. hope my answer will help you.