What is the best insect bite treatment?
wash the affected area with soap and water. apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes. raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling. avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection.
Is savlon good for insect bites?
Savlon is a first aid treatment for minor wounds, burns and skin reactions. Our range of products can be used to help prevent infection in cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, shaving cuts, blisters, sores, insect bites and stings, chapped skin and spots.
Is Germolene good for insect bites?
Germolene Antiseptic Cream is used to ease pain and help prevent infections of minor cuts and grazes, minor burns, scalds, blisters, stings and insect bites, spots and chapped or rough skin.
Is Bepanthen good for insect bites?
Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream is a multi-purpose antiseptic cream that helps protect damaged skin from infection and also assists in the treatment of cuts, abrasions, insect bites and stings, and sunburn.
Why is my bug bite swollen and hot?
Bacteria (usually strep or staph) can enter the skin, especially when you scratch an itchy bug bite. The bacteria can cause cellulitis, a skin infection that causes red, swollen skin and fever. Antibiotics can help.
Can I buy hydrocortisone cream over the counter?
Most hydrocortisone skin treatments are mild and are available to buy from pharmacies. They come as: cream.
Why has Germolene ointment been discontinued?
Bayer now only make Germolene Cream; production of the ointment was stopped because one of the ingredients became unavailable. We now use ‘Sudocrem’ which contains some of the ingredients of the old Germolene including zinc oxide which is often recommended for healing wounds.
Is Bepanthen a hydrocortisone cream?
Bepanthen® Sensiderm Cream is cortisone-free.
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What are the ingredients in insect bite cream?
Dr. Sadoff explains that an insect bite cream may contain antihistamines, cortisone, menthol, or lidocaine as its active ingredient. They work in different ways, but they all offer some level of relief when it comes to incessantly itchy bug bites.
How do you use a Vicks bite remover?
Apply as soon as possible after the initial bite. Hold the unit as shown in the diagram on the reverse of the pack. Place the tip directly onto the bite. Apply between 5 and 10 clicks and the discomfort should ease after a few minutes. For children (over 6 months) apply 3-5 clicks.