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A member asked:
I was stung on my arm 2 times by a wasp how long douse it take for the redness and stinging to go away it was red went away now it's red today
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3-5 days: Times vary, but 3-5 days is typical. Cool compresses and antihistamines (benadryl) can be effective in controlling the symptoms.
Answered 8/20/2013
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