Insect Bite Treatments Racine WI

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

Local Businesses

Rhonda Nott Ganansky

262-687-6260
3811 Spring St
Racine, WI 53405


Spa At Great Lakes

(262) 632-2290
1515 S Green Bay Rd
Racine, WI 53406


Rhonda Ganansky

(262) 687-6260
3811 Spring St Ste 301
Racine, WI 53405


Great Lakes Dermatology

(262) 632-1867
1515 S Green Bay Rd
Racine, WI 53406


Melinda Louise Mc Cord

262-687-6260
3811 Spring St Ste 301
Racine, WI 53405


Lynott, James

262-925-6882
1515 S Green Bay Rd
Racine, WI 53406


Michael Sweet

(262) 687-8677
3811 Spring St – Suite 203
Racine, WI 53405


Ronald Smits

(262) 687-6260
2405 Northwestern Ave, All Saints Medical Group
Racine, WI 53404


Wheaton Franciscan Medical Grp

(262) 687-6260
Asc 15837 S College Ave
Racine, WI 53405


Michael Ervin Sweet

262-687-8677
3811 Spring St # 203
Racine, WI 53405


Kenneth Joseph Pechman

920-436-1331
7200 Washington Ave Ste 100
Racine, WI 53406


Dermovation

(262) 321-0100
7200 Washington Ave, Ste 100
Racine, WI 53406


Sweet, Michael E – Wheaton Franciscan Med Group

(262) 687-8677
110 County Road 44 Nw
Racine, WI 53401


Melinda L Mccord

(262) 687-6260
3811 Spring St – Ste 301
Racine, WI 53405


All Saints Healthcare

(262)687-8677
110 County Road 44 Nw
Racine, WI 53405


Ronald L Smits

(262) 687-6260
3811 Spring St – Ste 301
Racine, WI 53405


James Vincent Lynott

262-632-1867
1515 S Greenbay Rd
Racine, WI 53406


Ronald La Vern Smits

262-687-6260
3811 Spring St
Racine, WI 53405


Steven L Armus

(262) 632-2074
1515 S Green Bay Rd
Racine, WI 53406


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Racine, WI

How do you tell if a bite is from a mosquito?

General Symptoms of Bites Mosquito Bites: Usually appears as puffy white and reddish bumps that begin a few minutes after the bite and become a reddish-brown bump a day or so after the bite. In some instances a host may have small blisters and dark spots that look like bruises in extreme cases.

What is the best cream for insect bites?

Hydrocortisone cream: Anti-inflammatory topical creams, such as hydrocortisone cream, can be used to help minimise itching, redness and swelling. Oral antihistamine: Antihistamines work to counter the effects of the natural histamine produced by your body.

When should I be worried about an insect bite?

a large area (around 10cm or more patch of skin) around the bite becomes red and swollen. you have symptoms of a wound infection, such as pus or increasing pain, swelling or redness. you have symptoms of a more widespread infection, such as a high temperature, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

How long do bite itches last?

Most insect bites are itchy for several days. Any pinkness or redness usually lasts 3 days. The swelling may last 7 days.

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.

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.