Question 1

what are some natural remedies for infected insect bites?

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Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil and colloidal silver are great natural remedies for infected insect bites.  Depending on how badly infected, you can take the colloidal silver internally as well.

Question 2

infected insect bites?  how can you tell, if it's big but no pus is coming out?

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Insect bites: Infection happens usually because of scratching. If the insect bite gets swollen, red, hard and tender, it's probably infection and will need an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor.

Question 3

how can my boyfriend prevent getting infected insect bites on his legs?  it looks really bad?

Accepted Answer

Don't Scratch: If it looks "bad" it sounds like it might already be infected and he needs to see his physician.  To prevent infection, no scratching and apply neosporin.

Question 4

are there natural remedies for infected insect bites?  or must be treated with antibiotic pills?

Accepted Answer

No: If you truly have cellulitis from any source, it needs to be treated with antibiotics.

Question 5

used bactroban (mupirocin) cream on infected insect bites, all healed but left with whiter skin where i used the cream because have tanned legs, will it even out?

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Should resolve : While I am strongly opposed to tanning since it damages your skin, the white spots developed because of the problem you had on your skin beforehand. This is called post inflammatory hypopigmentation and will resolve with time if you wear sunscreen on your legs tell your legs are not so tan it will make the spots less noticeable till they resolve.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of infected insect bite?

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Pain, redness: An infected insect bite will get more painful and redder as time passes.  The area involved will also increase, and it may swell and start to drain.  Warm compresses can help you clear the area over time; most minor skin infections don't need oral antibiotics, but if it's not improving with home care you might, so see your dr if it doesn't clear on it's own.

Question 7

what can i use for infected insect bite on knee?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic cream: Depending on the extent of the infection, if it is just local, then antibody cream or ointment would be very appropriate. If the infection is  more extensive than you may need antibiotics. If it is deep into the kneecap then the pus would have to be evacuated as well as the use of antibiotics.

Question 8

infected insect bite in hand?

Accepted Answer

See doc: If the bite is truly infected, it will need to be seen and treated.  Do this asap.

Question 9

what can i do for infected insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotics: If the infection is local then topical antibiotic  can be used. If it is deeper or  more widespread then oral antibiotics.

Question 10

how can i treat an infected insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Severity: If the degree of inflammation is mild, topical polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) three times per day may resolve the infection.

However, for a bite that has pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and/or a yellowish exudate, consultation with a physician for appropriate treatment including systemic antibiotics is indicated.

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