Insect Bite Treatments Miami FL

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

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Miami, FL 33196


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Miami, FL 33155


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Miami, FL 33180


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Miami, FL 33134


Robert Hunsaker

305-279-4700
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Miami, FL 33173


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848 Brickell Ave # 940
Miami, FL 33196


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Lilianne Sobrado

(305) 270-0402
8525 Sw 92Nd St – Suite D-17
Miami, FL 33156


Enrique J Viciana

305-663-9933
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Miami, FL 33156


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Miami, FL 33130


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Miami, FL 33101


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Miami, FL 33173


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1150 Campo Sano Ave, Ste 420
Miami, FL 33146


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305-243-6272
1444 Nw 9Th Ave
Miami, FL 33136


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21150 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 304
Miami, FL 33180


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3659 S Miami Ave Ste 6008
Miami, FL 33133


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Miami, FL 33133


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351 Nw 42Nd Ave Ste 502
Miami, FL 33126


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3006 Aviation Ave – Suite 2c
Miami, FL 33133


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4770 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1140
Miami, FL 33137


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Miami, FL

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.

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’.

Where does sepsis usually start?

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.

Why is my bug bite getting bigger and redder?

If a sting becomes seriously infected, contact your primary care doctor. Due to bacteria under fingernails, scratching an itchy bug bite is the most likely way infections begin. “You can recognize infection by its hallmarks, which include increasing redness, warmth to the touch, pain and pus,” said Monteiro.

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.

Why is my bug bite so big?

When you get stung, they inject the venom under your skin. “The concern about the venomous insects is that some people develop an allergic reaction. When you have an allergy to the insect venom, the part of your body that got stung, will swell up.

Does rubbing alcohol stop bug bites?

Rubbing Alcohol, Calamine Lotion, and Other OTC Creams Can Help Relieve the Itch. First of all, try your best not to scratch your itchy bug bite. That will only further inflame the lesion, and make the itching, swelling, and irritation worse, Day says. Instead, he recommends dabbing the bite with rubbing alcohol.

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.

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.

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.

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.