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What Is The Remedy For Skin Redness After An Insect Bite?

I was bitten by a black fly on my leg below my knee 3 days ago and after 2 days the round red bite area showed up and it looks like the venum ran down my leg almost to my ankle. There is no swelling just almost a straight line of red....the 2nd day after the bite the area felt hot....i think the redness is getting lighter but is there something else I should do/
Thu, 15 May 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for posting on HCM and i appreciate your concern regarding the insect bite allergy.

Insect bites are usually pretty easy to treat unless secondary infection sets in.

I would suggest you consult a dermatologist, who would suggest you short course of oral antibiotics and analgesics. Oral corticosteroids may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mupirocin for 3 days followed by a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 5 days. Take antihistaminics for itching as required.

Hope this will take care of your issue.

Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is The Remedy For Skin Redness After An Insect Bite?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM and i appreciate your concern regarding the insect bite allergy. Insect bites are usually pretty easy to treat unless secondary infection sets in. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist, who would suggest you short course of oral antibiotics and analgesics. Oral corticosteroids may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mupirocin for 3 days followed by a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 5 days. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Hope this will take care of your issue. Wish you best of health. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda