The centipede bite is considered to be insect bite dermatitis, which can be treated by general treatment, topical medication and oral medication to reduce swelling and relieve itching.
1. General treatment: It is necessary to get out of the environment in time to avoid re-injury. Local can first use a towel wrapped in ice to ice, can relieve a certain degree of redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms.
2. Topical medication: centipede bites can be localized with topical corticosteroid preparations, such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream, compound flumethasone ointment, halometasone cream, etc., which can quickly relieve itching and swelling. Flufenamic acid butyl ester ointment, glycerite lotion and other drugs also have anti-itching effect.
3. Oral medication: In addition to topical medication, oral medication is also needed to treat severe centipede bites. Oral medications include antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and promethazine hydrochloride and glucocorticoids such as prednisone.
If the above symptoms are not relieved or worsened, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time. All medications should be used under the guidance of medical professionals to avoid adverse reactions.