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How Can Allergic Itching Due To An Insect Bite Be Treated?

I was bitten by a bug last Tuesday before 12 PM. I did not see it but I felt thesting and it hurted bad. Last night, my temperature was 99.5 orally, took Ibuprofen 200 mg, just took it, 99.2. I was cold last night and woke up and something not right with my throat. The area bitten has a rash and some swelling and redness and itchess.
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query allergic itching due to an insect bite seems to be due to allergic reaction and poisonous substance reaction which is leading to skin infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Take analgesic medication to lower down fever if it is getting high. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. Keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Allergic Itching Due To An Insect Bite Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query allergic itching due to an insect bite seems to be due to allergic reaction and poisonous substance reaction which is leading to skin infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Take analgesic medication to lower down fever if it is getting high. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. Keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari