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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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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

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.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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