Insect Bite Treatments Portsmouth NH

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

Local Businesses

Greg, Shelia – Piscataqua Plastic Surgery

(603) 431-5488
330 Borthwick Ave # 206
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Charles J Gaudet

(603) 431-5488
330 Borthwick Ave – Ste 206
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Dermatology Associates

(603) 431-5205
330 Borthwick Ave Ste 303
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Nh Lasercare Center

(603) 766-2525
14 Manchester Sq, Ste 281
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Foley, Suzanne – Atlantic Plastic Surgery

(603) 431-8819
100 Griffin Rd # B
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Piscataqua Plastic Surgery

(603) 431-5488
330 Borthwick Ave Ste 206
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Habif Thos P Dermatology Professional Association

(603) 431-5205
330 Borthwick Ave, #303
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Dr.Lawrence Gray

(603) 431-8819
100 Griffin Rd # B
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Warren Maurice Pringle

(603) 431-5205
330 Borthwick Ave – Ste 303
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Lawrence Neal Gray

603-431-8819
100 Griffin Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Gray, Lawrence N – Gray Lawrence N

(603) 431-8819
100 Griffin Rd # B
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Margaret Irene Stewart

603-433-9575
875 Greenland Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Atlantic Plastic Surgery

(603) 431-8819
100 Griffin Rd Unit B
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Jerome Sepic

(603) 334-6800
875 Greenland Road Suite C-2
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Dr.Charles Gaudet

(603) 431-5488
330 Borthwick Ave # 206
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Dr.Joan Sisto

(603) 433-9575
155 Borthwick Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Dermatology Associates Neda

(603) 433-9575
875 Greenland Rd Ste 6
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Lawrence Gray

(800) 633-6860
Suite B 100 Griffin Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Thomas P Habif

(603) 431-5205
330 Borthwick Ave – Suite 303
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Lawrence N Gray

(603) 431-8819
100 Griffin Road – Atlantic Plastic Surgery Suite B
Portsmouth, NH 03801


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Portsmouth, NH

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 antibiotics treat insect bites?

Your healthcare provider will most likely use cephalexin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, or clindamycin to treat cellulitis, depending on your risk for a resistant organism. How do I tell the difference between an allergic skin reaction and a skin infection after a bug bite? Redness and swelling occur after bug bites.

How do you stop bugs from biting me in bed?

Washing bed sheets and other bedding in high temperatures. Regularly vacuuming your mattress and bed box. Do not store items under the bed. Washing and drying the clothes after returning from a trip. Get professional help to get rid of bed bugs.

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 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 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.

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.

What are signs of infection with a bug bite?

Fever. Chills. Swelling, redness or red streaking around the bite area. Cold sweats. Nausea. Trouble concentrating. Blisters, pus or drainage. Swollen lymph nodes.

Which ointment is best for insect bites?

General insect bites. Soothe them all with an ice cube, a cold washcloth, calamine lotion, a paste of baking soda, or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone ointment. For mosquito or other minor bites, try calamine lotion.

How do you know if a bite is serious?

you’re worried about a bite or sting. your symptoms do not start to improve within a few days or are getting worse. you’ve been stung or bitten in your mouth or throat, or near your eyes. a large area (around 10cm or more patch of skin) around the bite becomes red and swollen.