Bites (insect) Skin Condition : What Is It ? Treatment and Advice For Patient
The presentation of the bite will help determine the causative insect.
Approximate age group
Affects all age groups.
Presentation
Insect bites present as itchy papules with a central punctum. If there are groups or rows of 3 or 4, think of flea bites; bed bug bites produce single very large lesions on the hands or face, with new lesions usually being found each morning. Numerous other insects can bite humans, including midges, mosquitoes, flies, wasps, tics, bees, ants, moths and butterflies, centipedes, ladybirds and spiders. Sometimes large blisters will appear following an insect bite.
Treatment
Itch can be relieved by the application of 10% crotamiton cream, or a topical steroid for short-term use. If itch keeps the patient awake at night, a sedating night-time antihistamine can be prescribed.
Advice to patient
If there is a family pet (cat or dog) and flea bites are suspected, the animal, rather than the human, should be treated. Advise to take the animal to the vet for treatment
Bites (insect) Skin Condition, Natural Treatment, Disease, Skin Condition
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