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Suggest Treatment For Several Black Fly Bites

I have received a large amount of black fly bites. Most of them have caused extreme swelling and very large blisters. Should I "pop" the blisters or leave them? Many of the bites are on my feet and it is very painful to walk. There has been no difficulty breathing or dizziness. What can I do? Thank you!
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain swelling and blister formation has occurred due to fly bites leaving it's sting and poison under the skin leading to inflammatory reaction causing swelling and blister formation..

I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated ..

In case of allergic reaction you need to take antihistamines like Allegra or benadryl..
In case of extensive symptoms injections of antihistamines can be taken for faster recovery..

Steroid therapy oral intake like Medrol twice daily can also help in reducing inflammation..

Topical application of steroid based ointments can reduce itching and burning..

In case of pain anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken.

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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Suggest Treatment For Several Black Fly Bites

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain swelling and blister formation has occurred due to fly bites leaving it s sting and poison under the skin leading to inflammatory reaction causing swelling and blister formation.. I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated .. In case of allergic reaction you need to take antihistamines like Allegra or benadryl.. In case of extensive symptoms injections of antihistamines can be taken for faster recovery.. Steroid therapy oral intake like Medrol twice daily can also help in reducing inflammation.. Topical application of steroid based ointments can reduce itching and burning.. In case of pain anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. Thanks and regards .