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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Discomfort Caused By Bites

I was bitten by something yesterday, at first they were just 2 red and slightly raised bites. However, after rubbing them with alcohol because they were itching, they ve turned harder and now look as if they re trying to come to a head. Not painful, but very itchy and uncomfortable. I was also bitten on my right ear and my left calf. Pls advise
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Itching and uncomfortable feeling is due to the toxin that is left under the skin by the insects and it is causing signs of allergy and inflammation that is itchy raised bites..
You can take anti allergy medicines like Levocetrizine or Benadryl and apply Caladryl lotion over the bites.
Apply ice or cool compresses over the bites to reduce inflammation and itching..
You can also apply steroid ointment like Triamcinolone Acetonide in combination with antibacterial agent to reduce itching and will also avoid any chances of infection..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Discomfort Caused By Bites

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Itching and uncomfortable feeling is due to the toxin that is left under the skin by the insects and it is causing signs of allergy and inflammation that is itchy raised bites.. You can take anti allergy medicines like Levocetrizine or Benadryl and apply Caladryl lotion over the bites. Apply ice or cool compresses over the bites to reduce inflammation and itching.. You can also apply steroid ointment like Triamcinolone Acetonide in combination with antibacterial agent to reduce itching and will also avoid any chances of infection.. Hope this helps.. Regards.