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Suggest Treatment For Small Itchy Insect Bites On The Forearm

I have a lot of insect bites on both forearms. I got them about 3 days ago. Now they are very itchy and both arms feel like they have a sunburn. A few of the bites seem to have developed into bumpy rashes. They hurt and are driving me crazy. What bit me and what can I do?
Mon, 9 May 2016
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Hi dear .

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have small itchy insect bites on the forearm . Sometimes allergic reaction occur due to insect bite . I would suggest you to look fir sting inside the wound and pick it out if there is any , wash your hand with soap , apply ice pack for 10 mins , apply a cream, gel or lotion to the injured area. Apply Calamine lotion to soothe the skin..You can also be given a steroid injection for faster relief. Use products containing ingredients such as hydrocortisone, pramoxine or lidocaine to help control pain and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . I condition doesn't get improve or get worse then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe anti histamine drug or antibiotics for 4-5 days .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Small Itchy Insect Bites On The Forearm

Hi dear . Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have small itchy insect bites on the forearm . Sometimes allergic reaction occur due to insect bite . I would suggest you to look fir sting inside the wound and pick it out if there is any , wash your hand with soap , apply ice pack for 10 mins , apply a cream, gel or lotion to the injured area. Apply Calamine lotion to soothe the skin..You can also be given a steroid injection for faster relief. Use products containing ingredients such as hydrocortisone, pramoxine or lidocaine to help control pain and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . I condition doesn t get improve or get worse then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe anti histamine drug or antibiotics for 4-5 days . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari