Insect Bite Treatments San Clemente CA

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

Local Businesses

Dr. Alice P. Moran

(949) 361-4867
1001 Avenida Pico, Suite K
San Clemente, CA 92673


Advanced Dermatology Of San Clemente Inc.

(949) 625-4740

San Clemente, CA 92673


Leon O Burke

916-423-1304
515 Avenida Presidio
San Clemente, CA 92672


Jeffrey Lander

949-248-4547
675 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673


Wells, Jenny – A West Dermatology

(949) 489-4290
1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa, #240
San Clemente, CA 92673


Gangnes, Richard – Facial Aesthetic Concepts

(949) 276-4141
665 Camino De Los Mares, #100A
San Clemente, CA 92673


Roger Elliott Green

(949) 496-6066
657 Camino De Los Mares – Suite 242
San Clemente, CA 92673


Advanced Dermatology Of San Clemente Incorporated

(949) 248-4547
675 Camino De Los Mares, Ste 400
San Clemente, CA 92673


Christopher Scott Carlin

(949) 489-4290
1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa – Suite 240
San Clemente, CA 92673


Maryam Moinfar

949-248-4547
675 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673


Roxanne Adria Stambuk

Po Box 73422
San Clemente, CA 92673


Facial Aesthetic Concepts

(949) 276-4141
1849 Nw Kearney St # 302
San Clemente, CA 92673


Green, Walter S – Green Dermatology

(949) 496-6066
657 Camino De Los Mares Ste 242
San Clemente, CA 92673


Carlin, Christoph

949-489-4290
1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 240
San Clemente, CA 92673


Harvard Eye Assoc

(949) 493-5411
9155 Sw Barnes Rd # 930
San Clemente, CA 92673


Richard Gangnes

(949) 276-4141
665 Camino De Los Mares Ste 100
San Clemente, CA 92673


Disaia John P

(949) 369-5932
1849 Nw Kearney St # 300
San Clemente, CA 92673


Munish K. Batra, Facs

(949) 496-9700
2330 Nw Flanders St # 201
San Clemente, CA 92673


Pacificcoast Ambulatory

(949) 496-2505
10373 Ne Hancock St # 216
San Clemente, CA 92673


Sergio Tombini

714-495-2240
418 Camino Vista Verde
San Clemente, CA 92673


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in San Clemente, CA

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 can you put on bug bites overnight?

Wash the area with soap and water. Apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to reduce swelling and itching. Reapply ice pack as needed. Apply a mixture of baking soda and water, which can help reduce the itch response. Use an over-the-counter anti-itch or antihistamine cream to help relieve itching.

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.

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).

What does sepsis first look like?

Signs of sepsis are: • Pale, blotchy or blue skin, lips or tongue. Blotchy skin is when parts of your skin are a different colour than normal. Sometimes it is hard to know if you or somebody you look after has sepsis, or if it is something else, like flu or a chest infection.

What does an allergic reaction to an insect bite look like?

Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include one or more of the following: Hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the sting site. Abdominal cramping, vomiting, intense nausea or diarrhea. Tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing.

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.

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 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.