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Suggest Remedies For Insect Bite On Arms

I broke in what looked like insect bites, on both arms. They appeared to be raised odd shaped bumps. I have several on both arms. this was yesterday. They itch like crazy and they are now red and some are large. they are warm to touch. I have used anti itch cream and I get no relief. Don t recall seeing insect bite me. No one around me got bitten. what could it be?
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting.
Mostly, it is insect bite which you have not noticed because insects usually bite on exposed part of body such outer aspect of arm and face.
1.     Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
2.     Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days
3.     Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
4.     Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
5.     You can apply calamine lotion for itching
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Suggest Remedies For Insect Bite On Arms

A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting. Mostly, it is insect bite which you have not noticed because insects usually bite on exposed part of body such outer aspect of arm and face. 1. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days 2. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 5 days 3. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily 4. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection 5. You can apply calamine lotion for itching I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks