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A 36-year-old female asked:

Our 4 yr old was stung by a bee last monday. she now has a rash where she was stung. says it's itchy. allergic reactions run in the family.

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Dr. Tipu Sultan
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How long ago?: how many hours ago she was stung. Any serious reactions take place within 25-30 minutes. Looks like sting was a few days ago. The current rash should not be anything to worry about
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