Insect Bite Treatments Springfield IL

Find top doctors who perform Insect Bite Treatments in Springfield, IL. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Springfield, IL.

Local Businesses

Nietert, Elizabeth

217-545-8000
751 N Rutledge St
Springfield, IL 62702


Reuben A Bueno

(217) 545-6314
747 N Rutledge St – 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62702


Bueno Jr, Reuben A – Siu School-Medicine Plastic

(217) 545-6314
7405 Renner Rd
Springfield, IL 62705


Nicole Sommer

(217) 545-6314
11501 Granada Lane
Springfield, IL 62702


Raj K Sinha

(217) 528-7541
2901 Greenbriar Dr
Springfield, IL 62704


Robert Russell

(217) 523-0808
Suite 1A 320 E. Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62702


Fenner Michael N

1-217-535-2000
301 North 8Th Street
Springfield, IL 62701


Lucinda S Buescher

(217) 545-3821
751 N Rutledge St
Springfield, IL 62702


Elvin Glenn Zook

217-545-6314
Po Box 19653
Springfield, IL 62794


Larry Michael Newell

217-525-1860
301 N 8Th St Ste 1B501
Springfield, IL 62701


Ann Katherine Hearring Stealey

(217) 528-7541
1025 S 6Th St
Springfield, IL 62703


Siu Institure For Plastic

(217) 545-6314
11501 Granada Lane
Springfield, IL 62702


Nail Time & Spa

(217) 546-9789
2464 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704


Stephen Maxwell Milner

217-545-7031
Po Box 19653
Springfield, IL 62794


Newell, Larry

217-525-1860
2951 Montvale Dr Ste B
Springfield, IL 62704


Strow, M

217-793-5517
2041 W Iles Ave Ste C
Springfield, IL 62704


Neumeister Michael

1-217-545-6314
747 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, IL 62702


Thomas Jon Langei

(217) 545-3821
751 N Rutledge St – Rm 2300
Springfield, IL 62702


Rocky Bacelieri

217-545-5465
Po Box 19644
Springfield, IL 62794


Reuben Allen Bueno

None
747 North Rutledge Baylis 3
Springfield, IL 62702


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Springfield, IL

What is the best antihistamine for insect bites?

cetirizine (Zyrtec) desloratadine (Clarinex) fexofenadine (Allegra) levocetirizine (Xyzal) loratadine (Alavert, Claritin)

How long should a bite be swollen?

The symptoms will normally improve within a few hours or days, although sometimes they can last a little longer. Some people have a mild allergic reaction and a larger area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and painful. This should pass within a week.

What kind of bite leaves a hard lump?

Bites from midges, mosquitoes and gnats often cause small papules (lumps) to form on your skin that are usually very itchy.

Does lemon stop insect bites?

Not just a great ingredient in a cup of tea or a sangria, lemon juice is an effective method of relieving mosquito bites. It will help with the itching as well as the swelling and leave you smelling fresh in the process. Simply cut a ripe lemon into slices and rub the slices onto the affected areas.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

Severe breathlessness or sleepiness. It feels like you’re going to die or pass out. Skin mottled or discoloured. An extremely high or a very low temperature; repeated vomiting; seizures; and a rash which doesn’t fade when you press a glass against it are also possible ‘red flags’.

Why is my bug bite getting bigger and redder?

If a sting becomes seriously infected, contact your primary care doctor. Due to bacteria under fingernails, scratching an itchy bug bite is the most likely way infections begin. “You can recognize infection by its hallmarks, which include increasing redness, warmth to the touch, pain and pus,” said Monteiro.

What kind of bite leaves a big red bump?

Chigger bites are itchy red bumps that can look like pimples, blisters, or small hives. They are usually found around the waist, ankles, or in warm skin folds. They get bigger and itchier over several days, and often appear in groups.

What is biting me at night not bed bugs?

Besides bedbugs, numerous insects bite at night. These night biters can be mites, fleas, mosquitoes, lice, spiders, and ticks.

What kind of bite causes severe swelling?

Insects that can trigger allergic reactions include mosquitos, kissing bugs, bees, wasps and fire ants. A typical reaction for those who are not allergic may include pain, swelling and redness that’s confined to the sting or bite area. But if you’re having an allergic reaction, the symptoms may be more severe.

How long does itching from bites last?

A swollen red mark may then form on your skin, which can last a few hours and may be painful and itchy. Sometimes a larger area around the sting can be painful, red and swollen for up to a week. This is a minor allergic reaction that is not usually anything to worry about.

What can I put on my skin to stop insect bites?

Deet based insect repellents are widely seen as the most effective. Wash mosquito bites with soap and warm water. Antihistamine tablets and topical creams, anti-itch creams and applying an ice pack to the bites should provide relief from itching.

What does an allergic reaction to an insect bite look like?

Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include one or more of the following: Hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the sting site. Abdominal cramping, vomiting, intense nausea or diarrhea. Tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing.

How do you stop bugs from biting me in bed?

Washing bed sheets and other bedding in high temperatures. Regularly vacuuming your mattress and bed box. Do not store items under the bed. Washing and drying the clothes after returning from a trip. Get professional help to get rid of bed bugs.

How do I stop itching at night?

Using a humidifier in your home. Regularly applying moisturizer to your skin throughout the day and before bed. Wearing soft clothing to bed, like cotton material. Getting your body ready for bed by removing stress or anxiety (limiting screen time, meditating, yoga).