HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Sore And Numb Area After Insect Bite

I was bitten by some type of insect over a week ago. Initially the site was very itchy, but there was no bite mark (red spot). The day following bite the surrounding area became very sore (almost like a sunburn feeling) and now feels less sore but numb. What could this be?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern for sore and numb area after insect bite.

It is quite usual to find soreness and numbness if the insect bite lesion is deeper. In any case if there is high soreness is present then it should be taken care of properly otherwise it can get secondarily infected.

I suggest you to not touch or pinch the area otherwise it can aggravate the situation.

In your kind of cases I prefer a pain killer tablet to be given for 2 times for 3 days. An antibiotic cream such as mupirocin or fucidin help a lot in prevention of secondary infection.

It may take 1 more week to get better. In any case if you find any yellow pus oozing then should meet your family physician for proper antibiotic coverage.

Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Sore And Numb Area After Insect Bite

Hello, I can understand your concern for sore and numb area after insect bite. It is quite usual to find soreness and numbness if the insect bite lesion is deeper. In any case if there is high soreness is present then it should be taken care of properly otherwise it can get secondarily infected. I suggest you to not touch or pinch the area otherwise it can aggravate the situation. In your kind of cases I prefer a pain killer tablet to be given for 2 times for 3 days. An antibiotic cream such as mupirocin or fucidin help a lot in prevention of secondary infection. It may take 1 more week to get better. In any case if you find any yellow pus oozing then should meet your family physician for proper antibiotic coverage. Take care.