Insect Bite Treatments Fort Smith AR

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

Local Businesses

Goodman Cole

1-479-452-9080
2717 South 74Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Brad Russell Johnson

(479) 649-3376
9207 Highway 71 S – Suite 9
Fort Smith, AR 72916


Severns, Cyril

479-709-7340
1500 Dodson Ave Ste 240
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Kelly James E Iii

1-479-709-7100
101 Phoenix Village Mall Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Cooper Clinic

(479) 484-4750
7115 Greenville Avenue Suite 220
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Cooper Clinic Cosmetic Surgery

(479) 274-6600
3017 S 70Th St Ste G
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Jack Lindsey Magness Jr

501-452-2077
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Ann Passmore

(479) 484-4750
3017 S. 70Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Cyril Severns

(541) 889-2662
1500 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Ann Passmore

(479) 274-6600
8305 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 210
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Davidson, Jack – Cooper Clinic Pa

(479) 452-2077
6510 Abrams Rd., Ste 302
Fort Smith, AR 72901


James E Kelly, Iii

501-709-7100
P.O. Box 10810 – Western Arkansas Plastic & Reconstructive Sur
Fort Smith, AR 72917


Stites, Phillip

479-648-1709
1500 Dodson Ave Ste 270
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Cooper Clinic Dermatology

(479) 274-3800
6801 Rogers Ave # 4
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Bise, Roger N – Bise Roger N

(479) 478-8555
8210 Wanut Hill Lane Suite 907
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Jack L Magness

(479) 452-2077
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Jack L Magness Jr

(479) 452-2077
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


George L Lewis

479-478-3530
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Dr James Kelly Iii

1-479-709-7100
101 Phoenix Village Mall Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901


James Kelly

(479) 709-7100
3501 W.E Knight Drive Suite B
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Fort Smith, AR

How do you tell if a bite is infected?

pus in or around the bite. swollen glands. increased pain, swelling and redness in and around the bite.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

loss of consciousness. severe breathlessness. a high temperature (fever) or low body temperature. a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation. slurred speech. cold, clammy and pale or mottled skin. a fast heartbeat. fast breathing.

What gets rid of bug bites the fastest?

For bites that itch, apply an ice pack or an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as hydrocortisone. Another option is to take an over-the-counter oral antihistamine. To reduce swelling, apply an ice pack to the bite.

Can bites give you sepsis?

Most often, a good cleaning and perhaps antibiotic ointment takes care of the wound but sometimes, these bites and scratches can result in a bacterial infection. Occasionally, these infections can trigger sepsis.

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.

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.

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.

Why do insect bites last so long?

Now, a new study in mice suggests that your immune system could react to these allergy-inducing proteins for up to a week, potentially explaining why an itchy bite lingers so long.

How long after a bite does it get infected?

After being bitten, most people who become ill will show symptoms within 3 to 5 days, but this can range anywhere from 1 to 14 days. Most Capnocytophaga infections usually occur with dog or cat bites.

How long do bug bites take to heal?

Most people have a minimal response and notice small, pink, itchy bumps within 20 minutes of the bite. The itching usually peaks within 24-48 hours. The bite generally fades over three-to-four days. It may take up to a week to completely heal.

Why do insect bites get worse 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 bit me in my sleep?

Bug Bites While Sleeping Getting bug bites at night, especially when you’re asleep is no fun. There are three likely sources for bug bites at night — spiders, mosquitos or bed bugs. Spiders and mosquitos usually find their way into your home — and into your bedroom — during the warmer months.

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 does it mean when a bite swells up?

A person can get a localized allergic reaction (swelling, heat, or itching of the skin around the sting area) or a systemic allergic reaction, meaning that the venom causes a reaction throughout the body. In the case of a systemic reaction, the person may break out in hives.

What is the best antihistamine for insect bites?

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