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Suggest Remedy For Itching, Swelling And Redness Due To Sting By Wasp

I was stung twice yesterday, I think by a wasp. Last night it was very itchy and red so I took antihistamine, which didnt help. Today the area around the bites is very swollen, red and itchy, spreading about 3-4". I used hydrocortisone earlier but its still driving me mad. Ive just out Fucidin on - given by my doctor when going to Asia as I'm allergic to mosquito bites. Am I doing the right thing?
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hello,

Usually wasp stings recover quickly and without complications.

Mild to moderate reactions to wasp stings can be treated at home.
-Wash the sting area with water and soap.
-Place a cold pack to the wound to reduce swelling and pain.Keep the wound clean and dry.
-Itching and skin irritation can be treated with hydrocortisone cream or calamine.Antihistamine drugs can reduce itching as well.
-Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, can be used for the pain due to wasp stings.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mersi
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Suggest Remedy For Itching, Swelling And Redness Due To Sting By Wasp

Hello, Usually wasp stings recover quickly and without complications. Mild to moderate reactions to wasp stings can be treated at home. -Wash the sting area with water and soap. -Place a cold pack to the wound to reduce swelling and pain.Keep the wound clean and dry. -Itching and skin irritation can be treated with hydrocortisone cream or calamine.Antihistamine drugs can reduce itching as well. -Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, can be used for the pain due to wasp stings. Kind regards, Dr.Mersi