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Advice Please Sqad Or Anyone ........
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Hi Sqad. I have a large itchy bite on the back of my leg from standing chatting in the garden late in the evening on Thursday (that will teach me!) Someone has suggested it is a horse fly bite but I'm not sure.
Its certainly not getting any better, its surrounded by red skin and it itches intensely. As its Saturday our MTU isn't open so I can't go and get it checked out. I have been using a Bite and Sting relief cream containing Hydrocortisone 1%.(Pinewood's) Should I be taking an antihistamine too? If so which is the best I can buy over the counter and will it react with my other meds for BP and Lansoprasole etc. Many thanks.
Its certainly not getting any better, its surrounded by red skin and it itches intensely. As its Saturday our MTU isn't open so I can't go and get it checked out. I have been using a Bite and Sting relief cream containing Hydrocortisone 1%.(Pinewood's) Should I be taking an antihistamine too? If so which is the best I can buy over the counter and will it react with my other meds for BP and Lansoprasole etc. Many thanks.
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Would an antihistamine cream be better to use rather than the hydrocortisone bite cream - I can pop into town to buy one if you think that would reduce it and stop this awful itching (not pain) I just don't want it to become infected - how would I know if it was?
Would an antihistamine cream be better to use rather than the hydrocortisone bite cream - I can pop into town to buy one if you think that would reduce it and stop this awful itching (not pain) I just don't want it to become infected - how would I know if it was?
I have one of those clicking gadgets Neti but only usually use them on mozzie bites abroad. Do you think I should use it on mine? This bite has a centre spot but the surrounding skin is in a red circle now measuring about 6 inches diameter, its swollen too like a huge wheal, and the itching is awful. Vile little critter!
PS Sqad - I will deliver the x in person if you pay the airfare and all accommodation expenses, haven't had a holiday yet LOL ;) x
PS Sqad - I will deliver the x in person if you pay the airfare and all accommodation expenses, haven't had a holiday yet LOL ;) x