Question 1

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 2

which insect bites in the u.s. have parasites like they do in africa?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Cockroaches frequently feed on human feces, and therefore they can disseminate cysts of enteric protozoans in the environment if such feces are contaminated (7, 16, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32). The important epidemiological role of cockroaches in transmission of intestinal entamoeba histolytica-associated amoebiasis was demonstrated in 1971 (25) and in giardiasis in 1981 (16).

Question 3

i wish to know how do you treat insect bites?

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Many ways: If you do nothing, they go away, but itch in the meantime.   To control the itch, there are many over the counter itch creams are available including Hydrocortisone  (which i don't think works very well) and non-steroid containing medicated creams like gold bond lotion (which i personally like much better).   There is also benadryl, (diphenhydramine) which works nicely taken orally, but may cause sedation.

Question 4

i have lots of insect bites? what is the best way to treat them its getting darker.

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: It sounds like you have post-inflammatory changes where your bites were.  That should fade, but it can take even months in some cases.

Question 5

what can i do for an insect bite?

Accepted Answer

It will heal.: My father used to say, "bite it back!" which wasn't particularly helpful. If it's only one bite, leave it alone, it will heal. If it gets red and sore, it might be getting infected; see your doctor.

Question 6

how can you treat an insect bite ?

Accepted Answer

Clean it: Washing the area with soap and water and keeping it clean and dry is usually enough. You can use a topical cream for itching such as cortisone or calamine if the bites are itchy. If a bee has stung you, remove the stinger by scraping the area with something firm like a credit card. See a doctor if you see worsening redness, warmth, or swelling - these can be signs of infection.

Question 7

how to stop insect bites itching bad?

Accepted Answer

Itching: Use otc oral antihistamine and topical Hydrocortisone cream.

Question 8

what insect bite relief is effective?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: Avoid itching, otc oral antihistamine, topical steroid cream.

Question 9

can you use neosporin on insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Acceptable: Most insect bites need nothing more that keeping clean. If the bites have been excoriated (scratched) the risk of infection rises and antibiotic ointment (e.g., neosporin) can be a part of risk management to reduce chances of infection.

Question 10

what are some of the tests for insect bite?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Insect bite include::   Complete blood count, Wound or tissue culture.

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