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Insect bite on bump
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Daughter age 6 months
Got insect bite
Crying itching and redness on the bump
Slight hardness as well
Applied Lobate Gm cream once
What else can be done. Crying even her bump got touched
Apply ice on the site. Calamine lotion will help to soothe the skin.
Syp Allegra 5 ml twice a day to reduce itching.
Mupimet/ T bact oint for local application, 2-3 times / day.
Next Steps
If pus/ fever develops, visit pediatrician. Might require a course of antibiotics.
Health Tips
Cut child's nails so she doesn't hurt herself while itching.
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If the pain is worsening, there may be pus formation and infection, this would require oral antibiotics after consultant paediatrician
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