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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite Causing Swelling And Forming Blister On Foot

I got bit by a horsefly 2 days ago on the top of my foot. yesterday my foot was swollen and a red raised bump where the bite was. today my foot is less swollen and the bite area is a large blister... do I need to see a dr. ? should I pop the blister?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Yes, it would be advisable to get checked, as you might need shots to cut infection or allergy from spreading. Local dressing will keep away dirt while the blister takes its time to heal - No, do not burst it, lest the exposed skin layer underneath is exposed to dirt inviting more infection. A check will decide the course.
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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite Causing Swelling And Forming Blister On Foot

Yes, it would be advisable to get checked, as you might need shots to cut infection or allergy from spreading. Local dressing will keep away dirt while the blister takes its time to heal - No, do not burst it, lest the exposed skin layer underneath is exposed to dirt inviting more infection. A check will decide the course.