Insect Bite Treatments Florence SC

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

Local Businesses

Ear Nose & Throat Assoc

(843) 667-3533
800 E Cheves St Ste 480
Florence, SC 29506


Wall, Michelle – Ear Nose & Throat Assoc

(843) 667-3533
800 E Cheves St # 480
Florence, SC 29501


Florence Dermatology Clinic Pa

(843) 662-4524
309 W Pine St
Florence, SC 29501


Premier Medical Day Spa

(843) 662-7969
1523 Heritage Ln Unit B
Florence, SC 29505


Lucas Facial Plastic Surgery

(843) 317-9999
1540 American Dr
Florence, SC 29501


Ervin, Ann Harriott

843-413-3100
506 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 29506


Carolinas Centers For Sight Pc

(843)664-9393
400 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501


Legget, Gina – Gerald Conner Plastic Surgery

(843) 679-6881
800 E Cheves St # 280
Florence, SC 29501


Bratton J Rufus Jr

1-843-667-3533
800 East Cheves Street Suite 480
Florence, SC 29506


Driggers, Nina – Griffin Plastic Surgery

(843) 664-1122
513 S Dargan St
Florence, SC 29501


Cutler, Verne E – Florence Dermatology Clinic

(843) 662-4524
309 W Pine St
Florence, SC 29501


Bonachea Nancy E

1-843-664-9393
400 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501


Griffin Iii, Joe A – Griffin Plastic Surgery

(843) 664-1122
513 S Dargan St
Florence, SC 29501


Bratton J Rufus Jr Facs

(843)667-3533
800 East Cheves Street Suite 480
Florence, SC 29506


Frank Thomas Boysia

843-662-4524
309 W Pine St
Florence, SC 29501


Griffin Plastic Surgery

(843) 664-1122
513 S Dargan St
Florence, SC 29506


Graham Carla C Phys

1-843-665-0400
492 West Cheves Street
Florence, SC 29501


Stokes Regional Eye Center

(843) 669-4156
602 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 29506


Joe Asa Griffin

(843) 664-1122
513 S Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506


Hamill David W Od

1-843-664-9393
3309 West Hampton Pointe Drive
Florence, SC 29501


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Florence, SC

Does Vaseline help heal bug bites?

Applying petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) is an easy way to bring down itching while you wait to treat bites more efficiently. “It forms a protective seal over the skin that allows the barrier to repair itself, especially if you’ve been scratching,” Dr. Zeichner explains.

Does toothpaste help with bug bites?

Toothpaste Why it Works: A dab of toothpaste on the bite will act as an astringent, drawing itchy venom from the wound as it dries. Menthol in the toothpaste will also provide a “cooling” sensation that will occupy the nerves in the same way ice does, relieving discomfort.

Which antibiotic is best for insect bites?

The antibiotic Flucloxacillin can be used to treat an infected insect bite if you are not allergic to penicillins.

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.

How long do bug bites stay red and swollen?

Most insect bites are itchy for several days. Any pinkness or redness usually lasts 3 days. The swelling may last 7 days. Insect bites of the upper face can cause severe swelling around the eye.

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.

Do spider bites have 2 holes?

THE BITE HAS TWO PUNCTURE MARKS. It’s not always easy to see, but a true spider bite will present itself with two puncture marks. The spider’s fangs cause these marks when they pierce the skin.

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 do insect bites itch more at night?

“Most people itch more at night because our cortisol levels (our bodies’ own anti-inflammatory hormone) are higher in the morning and also because we are less distracted as we wind down and try to fall asleep,” explained Dr. Kassouf.

What kind of insect bite causes a hard lump?

A mosquito bite is a small, round, puffy bump that appears soon after you’ve been bitten. The bump will become red, hard, swollen, and itchy. You may have multiple bites in the same area.