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What Is The Cure For Bites From Bed Bugs Instead Of Hydrocortisone?
Hello, I have over 20 bites on me from bed bugs. I have been using hydrocortisone but it does not help at all. What other options can I look into? I Have heard of cortisone shots but I am not sure if my family doctor can administer these or do I have to go to the ER?
Sat, 3 May 2014
Hi,
As there is bites of bed bugs might give allergic reaction locally.
Take antihistamine like Levo-cetrizine or Benadryl medicine for 2-3 days.
There is no necessity of taking steroid.
If there is local lesion, apply triple acting cream.
Ok and take care.
As there is bites of bed bugs might give allergic reaction locally.
Take antihistamine like Levo-cetrizine or Benadryl medicine for 2-3 days.
There is no necessity of taking steroid.
If there is local lesion, apply triple acting cream.
Ok and take care.
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