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How Long Does A Swollen And Itchy Insect Bite Take To Heal?

Hello! I was bitten by something 3 days ago & still have a large swollen & itchy spot. The bite was sharp & painful making me think it was a horsefly but I’m not sure. I have bad allergies to some animals especially cats so I’m hoping I just had a reaction that will pass... please help me figure out the source & if time will heal. Thank you!!
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history you are having insect bite dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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How Long Does A Swollen And Itchy Insect Bite Take To Heal?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having insect bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.