Hands swollen and itchy from bug bites, should immediately wash the affected area and apply cold compresses, if the symptoms are not relieved it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, as prescribed by the doctor to apply or oral medication.
1. Cold compresses: hands swollen and itchy bug bites, first need to use clean running water to wash the affected area, wash off the bug bites may remain after the harmful liquid, and the use of ice packs, cool towels, etc. for the local cold compresses, which helps to make the vasoconstriction, seepage to reduce, and then alleviate the local swelling, itching.
2. Apply drugs: If the swelling and itching are difficult to relieve the discomfort, you should go to the hospital in time, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to apply local glycerine lotion, dexamethasone cream and other drugs, to achieve the purpose of itching, swelling, and help the condition to recover.
3. Oral medication: If there is obvious redness, swelling, itching, and severe symptoms, it is also necessary to take oral antihistamine medication under the guidance of a professional doctor, such as levocetirizine, loratadine and so on. If the patient in addition to the swelling and itching of the hands, there are chills, fever and other discomforts, then you can follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral amoxicillin and other drugs anti-infection treatment.
In conclusion, if the hand is bitten by the insect, it is recommended to take appropriate measures in time, if the symptoms are serious, need to consult a doctor in time.