Insect Bite Treatments Coronado CA

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

Local Businesses

William R Cook

619-437-8500
1001 B Ave Ste 108
Coronado, CA 92118


Jaibaji Plastic Surgery

(619) 522-0821
2200 Sunrise Boulevard Suite 250
Coronado, CA 92118


William Robert Cook Jr

619-437-8500
1001 B Ave Ste 108
Coronado, CA 92118


Kim Krieger Cook

619-437-8500
1001 B Ave Ste 108
Coronado, CA 92118


Ann M Siefert

(858) 554-8645
1317 Ynez Pl Ste A
Coronado, CA 92118


Ann Murray Siefert

858-268-9500
1317 A Ynex Place
Coronado, CA 92118


Shuffett William M

(619) 437-4449
171 Butcher Rd
Coronado, CA 92118


Nancy B Murray

(619) 437-1146
230 Prospect Pl – Ste 260
Coronado, CA 92118


D A Lopez

619-437-1146
230 Prospect Pl Ste 260
Coronado, CA 92118


Moneer Monked Jaibaji

(619) 522-0821
801 Orange Ave – Suite # 204
Coronado, CA 92118


Shuffett, William M Facs

(619) 437-4449
1050 B Ave Ste A
Coronado, CA 92118


Daniel Brown

(619) 461-1500
2200 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 250
Coronado, CA 92118


William Mitchell Shuffett

619-437-4449
1050 B Ave Ste A
Coronado, CA 92118


William Edgar Bailey

209-223-4701
41 Port Royale Rd
Coronado, CA 92118


Kurt Lawrence Maggio

703-648-2488

Coronado, CA 92178


Jeffry Ben Schafer

(619) 437-1388
230 Prospect Pl – Suite 350
Coronado, CA 92118


Jeffry Ben Schafer

619-437-1388
230 Prospect Pl Ste 350
Coronado, CA 92118


William Shuffett

(619) 437-4449
Suite A 1050 B Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118


William Mitchell Shuffett

(619) 437-4449
1050 B Avenue – Suite A
Coronado, CA 92118


Nancy Bolger Murray

619-437-1146
230 Prospect Pl Ste 260
Coronado, CA 92118


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Coronado, CA

Why am I getting bitten and no one else is?

If no pests can be found and the irritation doesn’t seem to match any of the most common bug bite pictures, you may be experiencing a skin reaction to a household product or environmental irritant. Consider the location of the rash. If it’s on the hands and arms, think about what you’ve come in contact with recently.

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.

How do I know if my bug bite is infected?

A wide area of redness around the bite. Swelling around the bite. Pus. Increasing pain. Fever. Chills. Feeling of warmth around the bite. Long red line extending out from the bite.

What is the best cream for insect bites?

For itching – ask your pharmacist about suitable treatments, including crotamiton cream or lotion, hydrocortisone cream or ointment and antihistamine tablets. For swelling – try regularly applying a cold compress or ice pack to the affected area, or ask your pharmacist about treatments such as antihistamine tablets.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

What is the best cream for insect bites?

Hydrocortisone cream: Anti-inflammatory topical creams, such as hydrocortisone cream, can be used to help minimise itching, redness and swelling. Oral antihistamine: Antihistamines work to counter the effects of the natural histamine produced by your body.

When should I go to the doctor for a bug bite?

If any redness, swelling or hardening of the skin around the bite gets worse over 24 to 72 hours, be sure to get into the doctor as soon as possible. “The most concerning symptoms would be those of a severe allergic reaction, such as shortness of breath, facial swelling or difficulty swallowing,” Coates said.

How do you tell if a bite is a bed bug?

red and swollen, with a dark spot at the center of each bite (they may also look like a hive or welt) arranged in lines or clusters, with multiple bites grouped together. itchy. burning. fluid-filled blisters. you may also find blood stains on the sheets from scratching.

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 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.