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Fingers have been bitten by insect and joints are swollen and inflamed, red and itchy?

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Itchy: An ice pack and oral 25mg benadryl (diphenhydramine) 3 times a day may help. If not, consult a HealthTap doctor for either a steroid cream or oral steroid called prednisone.

Answered 8/11/2016

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Fingers have been bitten by insect and joints are swollen and inflamed, red and itchy?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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