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How Can Itching, Swelling And Redness In The Hand And Wrist Caused By An Insect Bite Be Managed?
I was bitten/stung on my wrist by an ant or wasp yesterday morning. I didn t pay much attention to it although it itched & was a bit swollen. This morning it didn t improve, it got more swollen and the skin felt hard and warm. Now the swelling has gotten red like a sunburn and moved down to my hand by my pinkie finger. Do you think its an infection or an allergic reaction to the bite?
Mon, 1 Jul 2019
Hello,
You may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching and swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
You may take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching and swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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