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Can caladryl lotion be used for insect stings. Like bee stings. Are there any side effects ? There is swelling and itching.. what to do

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I have got two insect stings on my arm..the area got swollen and purple in some time and there was sharp pain.in the morning it has become red and swelling and pain is still there..two stings are there with white head..each sting has 2 marks close to one another.

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You are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct ...  Read More

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I had an insect sting on my right hand. Initially i thought it would be ok but later it got spread some more area on hand and it is so itchy. Are there any chances for it to become infectious? Please Suggest me some remedy for this.

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hello there, yes it could get infected. but the inflammation is causing the problems which you are facing. suggest you to visit a doctor who would prescribe appropriate medicine to reduce inflammatio ...  Read More

There are five kingdom animalia insect comes under animalia so insect bite should under animal bite . I m confused

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Of course it is animal bite. There is no confusion. There are some plants also which can bite us And, now don't ask why insect bite is not covered by Antirabies vaccine. That is because only few mamma ...  Read More

I had an insect sting on my right hand. then my old skin shed and there I have new skin but the mark is still there. Is there any medication for that in homeopathy?

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Cannot comment without seeing the lesion. You can visit a dr in your city for the same. Most pigmentation marks can be removed. Some scars may require surgery ...  Read More

Which Insects in chandiharh bite that make very swollen wound and prevention fron insects

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HELLO, BUG, MOSQUITO, TICKS PROBABLY INJECTION AVIL ONE AMPLE IM STATE. INJECTION DEXONA ONE VIAL IM STATE FOLLOWED BY TABLET CETRIZINE OR LEVOCETRIZIN ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN DAYS OR AS REQUIRED. ...  Read More

I was stung by a flying insect on Monday evening in Chennai and the redness and itch are not subsiding. I wasn't able to identify the insect as it flew away. It has been over 60 hours but there is no relief.

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If you want you can send me your pictures for better diagnosis and treatment. Brand names can't be written in open forum. Send your pictures for better diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I got a bite from this insect and its paining a lot... is this harmfull... do i need to get medicle attention.. See the pic

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Not much to worry..Do direct online consultation for detailed information ...  Read More

I have a insect bite. It is increasing day by day. I am using a cream DIPGENTA PLUS is it right for it.

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Dear doctor kindly give some advice for medicines to take care for my hand due to insects bite. Thank you...

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No prescription is possible without examination. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Insect bite on lower lip, two hours ago. No pain or irritation, but high swelling. Applied ice for 10 minutes twice Took one Allegra Please advise what to do

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You've taken the right first step with ice. Your photo shows the kind of dramatic swelling a lip bite often causes, and you can expect it to start going down within a day or two. Keep watching your br ...  Read More

Insect bit me on my lower lip and that has caused huge swelling. No pain or irritation as of now. Swelling has not reduced after two hours. Applied ice for 15 minutes, twice. Allegra taken.

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Your photo shows swelling on one side of your lower lip, which is a typical local reaction to an insect bite. Your lip swells more than other skin because the tissue there is loose. With no pain and n ...  Read More

Can we apply Cipladine for itching caused due to insect bite on 2 year old child. The hand is swollen and has red bump on couple of places

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Ya u can apply If more use T bact ointment for local application ...  Read More

Hi , I'm facing some allergy on my arm since last 3-4 days. I was at a hilly area, not sure if some insect bite happened or what? Attaching an image for your reference. Please suggest what is it and how to treat it?

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

The doctor said calamine lotion but the chemist gave me calcare lotion. I applied it on the legs since my 18 month old was bitten by ants. Can I use calcare lotion with calamine diphenhydramine hydrochloride and camphor for insect bites on my 18 month old legs?

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Yes you can use Yes both are almost same ...  Read More

I got some wound on hand. Mosquito or some insect bite. Attached photo. No itching, but it increased the size past 2 days. Any suggestions of treatment.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the complete treat ...  Read More

What does it look like? I was sleeping and then in the morning it was itching and painful and i saw this...I'm guessing it was probably some insect...can any doctor tell me what is there any insect bite that looks similar...is it dangerous?

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Its an insect bite reaction Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

My son has redness around neck like rashes .. it seems an insect bike .. and infection the skin on child’s neck looks red, inflamed, and slightly swollen. This could be an insect bite reaction, pls suggest what to do

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I am 9 weeks pregnant, noticed some rashes on my arm and back of shoulder that look like insect bites and are itchy. It has got one red bite mark in-between the red rash. Attached image here that's on my arm.

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No need to worry .... there is proper treatment for this ...you can consult through chat or call ...  Read More

Swelling after insect bite. The swelling seem to have reduced since yesterday. No fever/rash/ sign of pain. Is it concerning? Do I need to see a doctor? My daughter is 10 months old.

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Since it's reducing,you can just observe,if itching is there apply caladryl lotion ...  Read More

Skin itchiness due to insect bite in hand 3 days back. Little swelling was there initially, now it's not there but itchiness here and there all over the body is happening now.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

14 days ago a yellow bee sting on my upper hand. After 10 days the bite place automatically pus drainage and now I see a small hole appear on the bite place and now some blood also came with pus. Today is 15th day but also the pus and blood come from the bite place. Please help and what's the reason why this happens. I wash it and make a proper dr

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Hello, For Medical Diagnosis and Treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. ...  Read More

Hello doctors My mother age 50 years has bitten by this insect on her fingers she is experiencing Redness,Tremendous Itching and swollen finger and near by area pls suggest me some medicine or lotion for that i am attaching the pic of that insect Pls have a look and reply me asap Thanks

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Hello, For treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. Take a glass of milk ...  Read More

Hello, beforw 2 3 hours i was standing at some shop . Suddenly some insects came and bite it was very painful at that time when insect bite me . Thn pain was not there and now suddenly i notice my small finger have swelling it feels little pain and feel my finger heavy . What can i do?? I m worried. It is harmful??? Plzz reply im attaching image.

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My right face full of races due to some insect bite and now it turns to small smallwater bubbles, swelling and pain.

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Need to rule out other infections especially if it’s only on one side Chat directly for a proper assessment and treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 20 months old. She was bitten by an insect two days ago. There is a lot of itching and swelling as well.

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Last night some insect has bite Swelling on the hands What lotion shall I apply . It is paining and has redness around the area

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Sir/ma'am, Due to insect bite on my neck . Infection has spread over the neck with burning sensation aur it's spreading more . What to do with it

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I was sleeping at night on bed I suddenly feel any thing bite in my little finger i suddenly feel a bite ..as sudden I wakeup and try to saw a insect but can't see. When I saw my finger is bleeding and a bite or injury spot is there I will attach in pic.please suggest medicine and what ever needed..and please tell the suspected thing what is that

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I've noticed an increase in these types of insect bites in my area. Is there a reason for this?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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