What should I do if my hand is swollen and itchy from a bee sting?

Hands stung by bees and swollen and itchy usually by local toxins caused by the reaction, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out through the general treatment, medication, such as glycerine lotion, can reduce swelling and relieve itching. 1. General treatment: first pull out the venomous stinger from the skin, then squeeze the affected area with your hand to discharge the venom into the body, and then wash the affected area with soapy water. Most bee venom is acidic and soapy water is alkaline, which can neutralize the toxin and relieve allergy symptoms. After pulling out the venomous stinger, there will be localized pain and itching can be applied with ice packs to relieve pain and swelling. 2. Medication: localized swelling can be used externally with glycerine lotion to reduce swelling and relieve itching. If severe swelling and blisters oozing, can use 3% boric acid solution wet compresses, to be oozing to reduce, can be used externally glucocorticoid ointment such as mometasone furoate ointment. For those with obvious itching, oral antihistamines such as loratadine and cetirizine can also be combined. If the patient’s hand was stung by bees and swollen and itchy, should promptly go to the hospital for targeted treatment. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.