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How Can I Get Rid Of Swelling And Infection Due To Mosquito Bite ?

I popped a mosquito bite and it now has gotten huge and infected. What should i do to get rid of it?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
Go for antibiotic medicine and antihistamine.
Wash the part with dettol water and apply antibiotic cream
Within 3-4 days it will be alright.
ok and bye.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcare magic forum
you have secondary bacterial infection ,it is very common condition in this month
you need to apply mupirocin cream three times a day for 5 day
after that apply steroid and antibiotic combination cream
you should take antibiotic medicine also
better to consult dermatologist
wear full cloths
and do protect from mosquito and other insect
never rub or scratch over it

i hope i have answered your question
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How Can I Get Rid Of Swelling And Infection Due To Mosquito Bite ?

Hi, Thanks for query, Go for antibiotic medicine and antihistamine. Wash the part with dettol water and apply antibiotic cream Within 3-4 days it will be alright. ok and bye.