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I have a bee sting on my bottom of my foot and it itching a lot it red all around it what do i do?
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Cortisone cream: try applying cortisone cream to the area up to 4x daily if necessary. If there is pus, you may need a topical or oral abx. Antihistamine may help but likely does little at this stage
Answered 9/16/2017
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See below: You may apply 1% hydrocortisone ointment (available over the counter) and take oral benadryl 25 mg 1-2 times daily (caution: this may make you drowsy). If not improved in 1-2 days or worsens, see your PCP or Urgent Care
Answered 9/17/2017
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