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Suggest Remedy For An Insect Bite

Hi I'm zada and I received a bug bite of some sort on my leg,it looks like a spider bite and has two points.i did not see the insect the bit me .the bite has gotten worse over the last few days it has started to get a lot warmer.ive looked at pictures and the only matching spider bite I can seem to find is the black widow bite I don't have any health abnormalities.please help
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per you query you have insect bite that has gone worse over days . You seem to have developed an insect bite allergic reaction , Which is very common in such cases . Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching and discomfort.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area. If condition doesn't get well in 2-3 days then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or antibiotic course . Take paracetamol for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Remedy For An Insect Bite

Hi dear , As per you query you have insect bite that has gone worse over days . You seem to have developed an insect bite allergic reaction , Which is very common in such cases . Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching and discomfort. Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area. If condition doesn t get well in 2-3 days then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or antibiotic course . Take paracetamol for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari