I don't know what kind of insect bit me and it swells up.

Summer is the time when all kinds of bacteria and mosquitoes reproduce fastest, so everyone must develop good hygiene habits, especially when going outdoors, you must be especially careful, as swelling may occur from bites from some unknown insects. Once swelling occurs after a bite, some simple care should be performed, such as applying some ointment. Especially when taking children out, you should be extra careful and spray some mosquito repellent first.

The treatment for general insect bite dermatitis is mainly to relieve itching. It can be treated with insect bite lotion, compound calamine lotion, or commercially available anti-itch and cooling oil and other topical medications.

1. Anti-inflammatory

For children with severe symptoms or infections, antibiotics can be taken orally to reduce inflammation. At the same time, the bitten area should be cleaned and disinfected in time, and an appropriate amount of erythromycin ointment should be applied.

2. Anti-scratch

Parents should supervise their children to wash their hands, cut their nails short, and be careful to prevent children from scratching bites to prevent secondary infection. If you find that your baby has symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, or even convulsions, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Doctor's Tip: When using mosquito repellent products, especially mosquito repellents and ointments that come into direct contact with the skin, pay attention to whether there are allergic reactions. Babies with a history of allergies should be especially careful. Normally

Eat some calcium supplements, vitamin C and complementary foods rich in vegetable oil.

Quick treatment methods for different insect bites

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1. Symptoms after being bitten

Bee stings cause red bumps and severe pain on the skin. There are often protruding black thorns in the center of the lump.

2. Quick processing method

Use your thumb nail or a hard card to gently scrape the skin to remove the thorn. Never pinch the sting with your fingers or tweezers, as this will squeeze more venom into the skin. After the thorn is removed, wash the injured area with soap or water, then wipe it with a cool towel.

In cases like this, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to see what is causing it and to find out the cause and provide symptomatic treatment. Because many skin diseases have the same symptoms, they can all present similar situations. It may be skin allergies caused by not adapting to the environment there, or it may be eczema, etc. In order to confirm what skin disease it is, it is recommended that you go to the hospital and let an experienced doctor give you a careful examination to find out the cause and provide symptomatic treatment.