How should I treat an insect bite with bruising?

Answer by  prissymissy (1895)

Make sure that you wash the bite really well. Then put some antibiotic ointment on it. If it itches you will need to find one that is antibiotic and has anti-itch medicine in it. Make sure you keep it clean. You can put some ice on it if it hurts.

Answer by  bunkerhill (825)

You can put ice on it initially and then put arnica on it afterwards. Arnica is a homeopathic remedy you can find in almost any store

Answer by  reedog728 (21)

The best way to treat an insect bite that's causing bruising is to first wash it, then place an antibiotic ointment. If the bite was itching, then you will want to get an anti itch antibiotic. Also, always make sure that the area stays clean. Always wash until it has gone away and repeat the process daily.

Answer by  jap (65)

There are many herbal remedies first of all when an insect bite apply some turmeric paste or neem or mixture of aloe and tulsi this all are antiseptic agent also. another method is when an insect bite apply some onion paste on that affected part iw will also prevents marks.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Wash the area with ice cold water and ice. Apply antihistamine cream or calamine lotion. For severe reactions, injections of epinephrine or antihistamine and oral antibiotics are the common treatments.

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

Most insect bites clear up without treatment. Keep it clean, use anti-histamine cream if it swells or itches. If it shows any signs of being infected, or getting hotter, or visible veins near it, then see a doctor immediately.

Answer by  rnovikoffgmailcom (1722)

Get an anti itch cream, ice the area to decrease swelling and within a week the bruising should be gone.

Answer by  Cookinginbc (383)

If the stinger is till there use a credit card and scrap it out. Make a paste out of baking soda and water and spread on to help with itchiness.