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How to treat hardened lump from insect bite thats not going away. its been for mode than 2 weeks. no pain. stinger may be still inside. help?

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Drawing salve: For an insect bite slice an onion and rub the onion on the area...It definitely works when the bite is fresh. It can also draw out the stinger. If that does not work then use black drawing salve...That is very effective at drawing things out. Homeopathic silica may also help expel whatever is stuck in there.

Answered 6/18/2017

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