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Woke up with itchy pimple which after several days became bigger raised itchy rash.not sure if it is bedbug bite or ant bit.will benadryl (diphenhydramine) spray work?
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Antihistamine spray: may help reduce swelling and itching due to allergy symptoms, but lack of improvement is suggestive of infection which may require oral antibiotics.
Answered 11/28/2017
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