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Initial bite looked like it was from mosquito but after a few hours the area has swollen to the size of my palm and is hot to the touch. what to do?
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Apply: hydrocortisone cream 1% OTC and take diphenhydramine orally, read the labels for warnings and correct dosing, if no improvement or it spreads, go to the ER, best wishes
Answered 10/12/2016
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