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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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Dr. John Chiu answered

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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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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