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Warm compresses for insect bite redness?
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I got bit by a insect and it caused swelling and it's warm, it's been several hours and the swelling is still here. There is no redness
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The end of my index finger on my left hand feels like it's burning, off and on. No redness or bug bites. It feels warmer than the other fingers.
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Insect/bug/spider bit Distal Forearm & it swelled red and warm to 1.5" diameter. 2 days later, I notice a red line seems to be traveling up my arm?
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I assume insect bite - red, swollen, warm and painful to touch, what can I do?
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