The surprise is always lurking and an annoying insect bite can annoy our days. To avoid easy and persistent imperfections that can be caused by the sting, it is necessary to know the simple and practical measures to be taken.
First of all, we must know if we are allergic because in this case the treatment must be pharmacological and on the doctor’s recommendation. In normal conditions, however, there are some small measures that we can take.
How to disinfect an insect bite and what to avoid to ward off skin damage
Let us consider, by way of example, the bee or wasp sting and the non-allergic type reaction. Our skin can react with a swelling and a sense of severe itching and burning.
The Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome, in a detailed examination of insect bites, suggests applying an anti-inflammatory cream. But first we can disinfect the affected area.
Industry publications suggest sanitizing the site with hydrogen peroxide or euclorine; to keep the area where we were stung still and, if we can, we will have to immerse the affected part in cold water, or apply ice, to prevent the absorption of the poisonous substance from spreading and to reduce pain.
Behaviors to avoid
To avoid abrasions or persistent marks it is important to resist the temptation to scratch and not cut with your fingernails. Meanwhile, to prevent, the Bambino Gesù Hospital suggests the use of repellent products on the uncovered part of the body and on the clothes.
Surely it is good to avoid perfumes even to remain for a long time near very sweet foods or drinks. And here’s how we can disinfect an insect bite and what we absolutely must avoid to ward off further damage and persistent marks on the skin.
In fact, it is necessary to educate children above all so that they avoid scratching. And it is important to cut your nails often to avoid the spread of bacteria.
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