Zyrtec for insect bites

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Avatar f tn I had what I thought was an insect bite yeterday on the back of my thigh and today I have a row of small blisters. i live in south texas so there and spend time outside gardening and excercising.
Avatar f tn Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist. Treatment is different for all. I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts.
Avatar n tn My 33 year old fiance started last week with some small hive/rash (red, itchy bumps - like bug-bites but not) on his left toes. They then spread to his left thigh. Now on his torso and his right arm. Two triggers I can think of: 1) we had a mulch delivery last week and something in there is biting him or 2) he's having a reaction to the fabric softener I picked up (smelly vs hypoallergenic). Our problem is we can't decide if they're hives, bug bites, a rash, or what...
Avatar n tn I got these rashes that look like a bug bites on my thigh Sunday night when I got home from work. It really itched a lot until I took some benadrily and it helped to stop the itching. When I woke up Monday morning and they were still there, there are 4 of them on the right side of my thigh and one big one on the left, all of them just above my knee. They are not itching that bad anymore but it is Monday night and I would figure if they were bug bites that they would be gone by know.
Avatar n tn For the last couple weeks, I've been getting continuous insect bites. They are small, reddish bumps on my skin that are mostly appearing on my arms and legs, and they itch like a flea or mosquito bite. They itch for about an hour, and then fade after a day or so. I shower daily and wash my clothing regularly, so I have no idea where this is coming from, and they appear throughout the day. Shortly after the bites started appearing, I spent a week visiting my boyfriend in another city.
Avatar m tn After snookling , i fall asleep about 20 min on the sand. When i wake up i got insect bites so many areas on my body espically hands and legs. Itchiness began next day , so i went to dermatologist she treat me ( 1 ) triamcenolone 80 mg IM stat ( 2 ) prednisolone 10 mg b.
Avatar f tn Is it just me whose getting bitten more I don't even be outside enough for these bites its like so on as I step out I'm attacked
Avatar f tn Hello, One of the commonest causes of presenting such itchy rashes on the legs is insect bites and any arthropod bites. The other possibility is of a bacterial skin infection. You can take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. Although the bite may be itchy, avoid scratching it because you may damage the skin, and allow bacteria to get in, leading to infection. Continue using the calamine and wear cotton clothes.
Avatar m tn It might be some insects biting you in your sleep, e.g. spiders, bed bugs, etc. What concerns me is when you said, "I have had the bites for about a month now." This makes me wonder whether if it's insect bites. I would definitely consult a doctor.
Avatar n tn Thanks, I will google insect bites. I do not know what an earwig looks like. I did have three pest control companies come out and assess, found nothing. I do know they are entering from outside because I saw small black bugs in my washing machine. I bought a new washing machine and have not seen any in there yet. I am totally worn out from whatever this is. Thanks for your post.
Avatar n tn It provides immediate relief for such insect bites,however you might need to continuously reapply it as the anti allergy properties wear out. Take care.
Avatar n tn All the pills for curing insect bites (especially antibiotics) should be taken only if a doctor prescribed it to you. Self-treatment with Piriton and other remedies like it can cause unpleasant consequences. As for the repellents, it's always better to use natural ones instead of chemical.
1055603 tn?1254235958 Urticaria is usually triggered by allergens, such as drugs, foods, insect bites, inhaled substances, in response to sunlight, cold, heat, stress, exercise, or a viral infection. Other common allergens are pollen, mold, dust, pet dander, or cosmetics. Since you experienced an itch, just go over these possibilities in your mind. Something may strike you. You may be able to pinpoint what causes it or you may to have to go for allergy testing. Hope this helps.
Avatar n tn Common triggers include food allergies, drugs, viruses, insect bites and stings, plants, exercise, heat, and cold. In some cases, the exact cause cannot be identified. You can use cool compresses or a cool bath to reduce irritation and itching, but since hives are a reaction to histamine, antihistamines are usually the most effective treatment. Continue with Benadryl cream and you can also try Benadryl liquid every 6 hours until the hives fade. Ref:http://www.myonlinewellness.
Avatar n tn My husband has big bites on his inner thigh, penis, and just under his scrotum. They are itchy and painful. Not mosquito bite. Could it be spider bites. Read up on bed bugs and I don't think that is the answer either. Do you have any suggestions? Could it be baby spider bites??? This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/244909'>Insect bites on penis scrotum and leg</a>.
Avatar f tn Thanx for the comments. I'm confident it's insect bites. As I am outdoors on a daily basis in many different environments. And I thought herpes was painful??
Avatar f tn Are you sure it's not a rash, rather than insect bites? If in fact it's insect bites, are these bites around the hair follicles? If so, they are most likely chiggers. "Google" the subject to see photos, more info for self-diagnosis, and at-home treatments. I'm a big believer in mild antiseptics, benadryl itch spray, and calimine lotion to treat both rashes and bites. I hope you find relief soon!
Avatar f tn When I woke up the other day, I sound some small bumpy insect bits on my thigh, adn thought nothing of it. I slept naked the next day and when I woke up, my vagina was unbelievably itchy. I'm covered in what I believe to be these insect bites, my vulva is lumpy from them, slightly swollen and sore. The ones on my arm and thigh went down over a day, but these on my vagina are here for the third day ina row and they're driving me insane.
Avatar n tn Common triggers include food allergies, drugs, viruses, insect bites and stings, plants, exercise, heat, and cold. Unfortunately, finding the cause of your child's hives is rarely easy; many times, you and your doctor will be unable to identify the exact cause. And like most allergic reactions, your child may have been exposed to the irritant in the past without any problem.
Avatar m tn I have some type of insect bite (I believe spider) on my stomach that has only gotten larger and itchier in the past few days. I've had all types of insect bites and stings before but never had this reaction. At first, the bite was slightly elevated and red. It was about the size of a quarter. Over the past few days, it's spread out significantly and is still elevated. It's about the size of 3 quarters. It's also dry and bumpy and has gotten more red.
Avatar m tn Hi Christopher, thanks. But does insect bites impact remain for so long since its now more than 2.5 months. Also new red spots keep on appearing while the older ones are blackening and drying. The swelling is also better in the morning but again increases in the evening...
Avatar f tn My son is taking Zyrtec for random hives. He has developed a breakout that looks almost like bed bug bites. on his forearms,upper legs and back. Scaley in nature and severe itching. What could be the cause for this?
Avatar n tn I have several (3 or 4) weird insect bites of some sort. They seemed, at first like normal bites (mosquito or something like it), they welted up and itched, but now (24-48 hours later) they have bruising around them (not surrounding, in any uniform pattern or anything, just off to the side a little), and the whole area (welt and bruise) is sore.
Avatar f tn Also, I would be fine if I stayed indoors for the whole day, but if I went outside for anything even for just a few seconds... Feel better.
Avatar f tn My 20 month old has bumps comin up her face arms and legs that itch her like crazy and seems like every day she has new ones.. Her pediatrician says it's insect bites but she wakes up with new ones and she comes home from daycare with new ones, she gets em all during the day and nite and it's leaving scars on her and she has trouble sleeping from itching at night. This has been goin on for months and i have taken her back to her dr.
Avatar n tn Also my skin, on my legs especially, gets scarred very easily from insect bites, it takes months and months to disappear,hopefully if it does that.My mother has the same but its much worse and on much more of her leg. These dark marks are only present on my leg however, nowhere else. Is there anthing you can recommend ? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.