Insect Bite Treatments Fort Wayne IN

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

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Shambaugh, Matthew E – Summit Plastic Surgery

(260) 490-7111
2510 E Dupont Rd # 226
Fort Wayne, IN 46835


Berning Kevin L

1-260-490-7111
2510 East Dupont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46802


Jensen Robert E

1-260-426-8117
10021 Dupont Circle Court
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Ball, Debi – Summit Plastic Surgery

(260) 490-7111
7920 W Jefferson Blvd # 200
Fort Wayne, IN 46835


Diane M Hentz

260-436-8000
11123 Parkview Drive South
Fort Wayne, IN 46845


Perry Albert Brucker

260-482-8623
1220 Medical Park Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Joseph Mlakar Facs

(260) 490-4673
10215 Auburn Park Drive Suite B
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Fort Wayne Eye Center

(260) 424-5656
321 E Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802


Hentz, Diane

260-432-5587
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804


Keith Bryan Danckaert

260-423-2567
2930 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805


Fort Wayne Dermatology Conslnt

(260) 436-8000
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804


Three Rivers Dermatology

(260) 436-9696
7230 Engle Rd, Ste 120
Fort Wayne, IN 46804


Gary Dillon

(260) 436-8000
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804


Geoffrey Mark Randolph

260-490-7111
2510 E Dupont Rd Ste 226
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Geoffrey Randolph

(260) 490-7111
11141 Parkview Plaza Dr Suite 300
Fort Wayne, IN 46845


Albert M Morrison

260-490-7111
2510 E Dupont Rd Ste 226
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Eric Paul Purdy

260-824-3500
11622 Eagle Creek Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46814


Dumas Thomas W

1-260-426-8117
10021 Dupont Circle Court
Fort Wayne, IN 46825


Edward Sarkisian

(260) 824-3500
5750 Falls Dr, Fort Wayne Dermatology
Fort Wayne, IN 46804


Kevin Berning

(260) 490-7111
11141 Parkview Plaza Drive Suite 300
Fort Wayne, IN 46845


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

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.

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 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).

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 am I waking up with itchy bites?

The most common insect known for biting people while they are sleeping is the bed bug. If you wake up with multiple bites that are painless at first but become itchy welts over time, especially around your armpits, neck, behind your knee, or on your inner thighs, then you might be dealing with a bed bug infestation.

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.

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.

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’.