Question 1

i had an insect bite, and cellulitis developed. how are the two related?

Accepted Answer

A break in skin: Cellulitis is an infection that can occur when bacteria get under the skin, an insect bite may break the skin, making it easier for bacteria to get in.

Question 2

is it possible for insect bites to be causing cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of violation of the skin can lead to an infection and subsequent cellulitis

Question 3

can you get cellulitis from insect bite itches when healing?

Accepted Answer

Some do some don't: If your fingernails or the skin surface is contaminated with aggressive germs, scratching a bug bite can provide an entry point for infection. Some bites like fire ants, actually inject harsh acid into the wound and is less likely to be infected than others.

Question 4

i was bitten by an insect in a pool. the area is really inflamed and its been 3 days. i dont want to get cellulitis. i need antibiotics. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: If the area bitten by the insect has increasing inflammation, redness, pain, it is best to consult your doctor or go to the nearest clinic to find out if there is cellulitis.

Question 5

my wife was bitten by some sort of insect. it appears to be a spider bite. red cellulitis that is spreading, center is open draining. what antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

See doctor ASAP: My guess is that this isn&#x27;t from an insect bite, but that part doesn&#x27;t matter. It isn&#x27;t possible to judge the best antibiotic except by in-person exam and maybe testing. Your wife should not treat herself for this, needs to see a doctor immediately. If her own doctor can&#x27;t see her right away, she should go to an urgent care clinic or emergency room.

Question 6

how to get rid of an insect bite quickly, i.e over night?

Accepted Answer

No: Why would you feel the need to get rid of it so quickly when it will resolved itself over a few days?

Question 7

how to stop insect bites from weeping?

Accepted Answer

Is it infected?: Without physically examining your insect bite, there is only a medical guess as to what is triggering the weeping. Is it infected? This would be the 1st concern--addressing the infection is the only solution here. If the weeping is watery clear, then perhaps this is more of an allergic-type reaction that might respond to oral antihistamines such as allegra (fexofenadine). Call md if infected or not better soon.

Question 8

my insect bites don't heal. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites ?: See a dermatologist to see if they are really insect bites and not something else.

Question 9

should i tan even though i have insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: You really shouldn't. You run the risk of prematurely aging your skin as well as increased risk of skin cancers.

Question 10

insect bite wont heal why?

Accepted Answer

Wrong Treatments ?: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

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I had an insect bite, and cellulitis developed. how are the two related?

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Is it possible for insect bites to be causing cellulitis?

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Can you get cellulitis from insect bite itches when healing?

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I was bitten by an insect in a pool. the area is really inflamed and its been 3 days. i dont want to get cellulitis. i need antibiotics. what can i do?

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My wife was bitten by some sort of insect. it appears to be a spider bite. red cellulitis that is spreading, center is open draining. what antibiotic?

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How to get rid of an insect bite quickly, i.e over night?

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How to stop insect bites from weeping?

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My insect bites don't heal. what should i do?

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Should i tan even though i have insect bites?

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