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Suggest Remedies For A Reddish Rash On The Hand
I was stung by ground hornets 7 days ago and the red rash is quite large. It was initially localized to the sting site and very hot. now it has traveled up my forearm and is very red and itchy . I am taking benedryl for it but think it should be better by now.
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
A sting or bite of insect injects venom composed of proteins and other substances that may trigger an allergic reaction. The sting also causes redness and swelling at the site of the sting.
1. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Amoxicillin 500 mg per oarl thrice daily if wound is infected and if you are able to see yellow pus
3. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
4. You can apply calamine lotion for itching
5. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
6. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 7 days
7. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
Thanks
1. Cold fomentation with ice pack 5 – 6 times daily
2. Amoxicillin 500 mg per oarl thrice daily if wound is infected and if you are able to see yellow pus
3. Do not scratch the area as it will cause skin damage and infection
4. You can apply calamine lotion for itching
5. Levocetrizine 5 mg per oral once daily for 5 days
6. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily per oral for 7 days
7. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily if pain occurs. Otherwise avoid it
Thanks
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