Insect Bites and Papular Urticaria
- Treatments
Treatment of insect/mosquito bites includes oral antihistamines, cool compresses and topical anti-itch agents such as calamine lotion, Suu balm and potent steroid creams.
Treatment of papular urticaria includes oral antihistamines (anti-itch) medications and topical steroid creams. Sometimes, if severe, a short course of oral steroids may be required to decrease the severe itch.