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My 10 year old has an insect bite on her top leg. inflamed and red. using calasthetic cream for insect bites. anything else i can give her? or will this be enough?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Insect bites: Itchy bites often respond to oral antihistamines which I prefer to topical antihistamines which can be sensitizing. Paracetamol can also help an itch.

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

My 10 year old has an insect bite on her top leg. inflamed and red. using calasthetic cream for insect bites. anything else i can give her? or will this be enough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

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