Insect Bite Treatments Bayside NY

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

Local Businesses

Jordan Zuckerman

(718) 423-0200
23-83 Bell Blvd Ste
Bayside, NY 11360


Jordan Spence Zuckerman

718-423-0200
2383 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11360


Lillian R Graf

718-428-6000
21418 24Th Ave
Bayside, NY 11360


Lillian R Graf

(718) 428-6000
21418 24Th Ave
Bayside, NY 11360


Strick, Stanley

718-428-4100
2614 213Th St
Bayside, NY 11360


Sui Daniel Huang

718-224-0707
2383 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11360


Dermatology Center The

718- 423-0200
23-83 Bell Blvd Upper Level
Bayside, NY 11360


Jordan Zuckerman

718-423-0200
Dermatology Center,23-83 Bell Boulevard,Upper Level
Bayside, NY 11360


Eric Jay Fryer

718-224-8200
21008 Northern Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361


Stewart Levine

718-428-2020
2634 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11360


Nachman Rosenfeld- M.D. – Bayside Office

(800)356-4551
16-21 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11360


Lillian Graf

(718) 428-6000
21418 24Th Ave
Bayside, NY 11360


Gary Mark Snyder

718-423-4091
2601 Corporal Kennedy St
Bayside, NY 11360


Aaadc

718- 224-7600
20228 45Th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361


Jeannette Graf

(718) 428-6000
21418 24Th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361


Jennifer Fryer

(718) 224-8200
210-08 Northern Blvd Fl 1 Ste 2
Bayside, NY 11361


Eric J Fryer

(718) 224-8200
210-08 Northern Blvd Fl 1 Ste 2
Bayside, NY 11361


Zuckerman Jordan S Faad

718- 423-0200
23-83 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11360


Jordan Spence Zuckerman

(718) 423-0200
2383 Bell Blvd – Upper Level
Bayside, NY 11360


Eric Fryer

(718) 224-8200
21008 Northern Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Bayside, NY

What does sepsis first look like?

Signs of sepsis are: • Pale, blotchy or blue skin, lips or tongue. Blotchy skin is when parts of your skin are a different colour than normal. Sometimes it is hard to know if you or somebody you look after has sepsis, or if it is something else, like flu or a chest infection.

What reduces swelling from insect bite?

Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling. If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it. Apply to the affected area calamine lotion, baking soda paste, or 0.5% or 1% hydrocortisone cream.

How do I know what insect bit me?

Flea bites leave an itchy welt on the skin, often on the ankles and legs. Mosquitoes leave a raised, itchy pink skin bump or in rare cases a severe allergic reaction. Spider bites cause minor symptoms like red skin, swelling, and pain at the site or very serious symptoms that need emergency care.

How long does an insect bite lump last?

A wheal is a red, slightly raised mark on the skin, which is often itchy but temporary. It may develop immediately after being bitten. A wheal lasts about two hours but is often followed by a small itchy solid lump which develops up to 24 hours later. This can last for several days before fading away.

What is the best antihistamine for insect bites?

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

When should I be worried about an insect bite?

a large area (around 10cm or more patch of skin) around the bite becomes red and swollen. you have symptoms of a wound infection, such as pus or increasing pain, swelling or redness. you have symptoms of a more widespread infection, such as a high temperature, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms.

Do you need to go to the doctor for bug bites?

Most bug bites can be treated at home. Hydrocortisone cream and topical/oral antihistamines work quickly to reduce swelling and itching. However, if a scab looks infected, or if a bite’s swelling does not reduce within several days of the initial event, it’s time to see a doctor.

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.

What do spider bites look like?

Typically, a spider bite looks like any other bug bite — a red, inflamed, sometimes itchy or painful bump on your skin — and may even go unnoticed. Harmless spider bites usually don’t produce any other symptoms. Many skin sores look the same but have other causes, such as a bacterial infection.

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 do bed spider bites look like?

Bites normally look like small, flat or raised areas that may become inflamed, itchy, red or blistered.