Insect Bite
Insect Bite
Mosquito bites, bee stings, or other insect bites causing itching, swelling, or pain.
First aid · 応急処置
What to do first
- 1Clean the bite area with soap and water
- 2Apply ice pack wrapped in cloth to reduce swelling
- 3Avoid scratching
- 4Apply antihistamine or hydrocortisone cream
- 5Remove bee stinger by scraping (not squeezing)
Recommended OTC · 市販薬
Best medicines for this
Caution · 注意
See a doctor if…
- •Signs of severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- •Bull's-eye rash (possible Lyme disease)
- •Signs of infection around bite
- •Tick still attached
- •Multiple bee or wasp stings