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How To Treat An Allergic Reaction To Insect Bites. Usually this shot will stop a more severe allergic reaction from happening. The second step is preventive treatment of the underlying allergy with venom immunotherapy. Despite the size the bites can cause acute discomfort irritation and severe local reactions. Treatment for allergic reactions to mosquito bites usually consists of supportive care in which the symptoms are managed.
Use a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice. Wash the bite area a few times a day and apply antibiotic ointment such as bacitracin polymyxin Polysporin. If your allergy is severe a type of immunotherapy known as rush immunotherapy offers a way to often improve your allergy in a shorter period of time than regular allergy shots. As with insect stings you should seek medical advice if the bite looks infected you develop a generalised allergic reaction or you have a skin reaction that persists or spreads. Itching may commence immediately after the bite but usually begins some hours later. The classic allergic response to a midge bite is a small inflamed bite.
The second step is preventive treatment of the underlying allergy with venom immunotherapy.
For a bite that causes a reaction in one small area of the body start with the simplest form of treatment. I purchased a lovely one by Anjou - all you do is add water and a few drops of citronella essential oil and let it work its magic. Insect bites are treated in the same way as insect stings except you dont have to worry about scraping off a stinger. Apply a cool compress. For mild reactions. Mosquito repellent and clothing that covers exposed skin are the best prevention when it comes to skeeter syndrome and any mosquito bites in.