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A member asked:
If u have a 20 cm large local reaction to mosquito or ant bite,do u need a cortisone injection?what is the danger in not taking the injection?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Will take a bit long: Thats is a heavy reaction which will go away but medrol (methylprednisolone) will help it faster IM
Answered 10/11/2014
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No danger: Best for exaggerated reaction is potent prescription steroid. Also note that a single oral dose of prednisone is as effective as injection. How do you know it is an insect sting rather than something else???? Obviously you did not witness an attack. Best approach is to see a dermatologist.
Answered 7/30/2018
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