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Suggest Remedies For Allergic Reaction To Mosquitoes

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Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Question: I have been given a cortisone injection for an allergic reaction to mosquitos with tablets to follow for 6 days. Unfortunately the itchy is still really bad
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Apply steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Shot may work just temporary. You should apply steroid and antihistaminic cream several days,apply cold compress . If there is redness spreading them it may be bacterial Infection and you would need antibiotics in this case. Wish you good health. Regards
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Suggest Remedies For Allergic Reaction To Mosquitoes

Brief Answer: Apply steroid cream Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Shot may work just temporary. You should apply steroid and antihistaminic cream several days,apply cold compress . If there is redness spreading them it may be bacterial Infection and you would need antibiotics in this case. Wish you good health. Regards