Why is there a pit or indentation after being stung by a hornet?

Generally, a pit or indentation after being stung by a hornet may be related to improper treatment, bacterial infection, skin inflammation, allergic reactions, or scar formation. Patients should first seek medical attention at a正规 hospital and then receive appropriate treatment accordingly. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Improper Treatment

If the sting site is mishandled—such as by squeezing or scraping the hornet's stinger—it may lead to the formation of a local depression or pit. It is recommended that patients promptly clean the affected area, apply ice packs or rinse with cold water to reduce pain and swelling.

2. Bacterial Infection

Bacterial infection at the sting site can also result in pitting. If blisters or depressions appear, avoid squeezing them. Patients may apply antiseptic ointments such as tretinoin cream, erythromycin ointment, or mupirocin ointment to promote healing.

3. Skin Inflammation

Hornet venom can trigger an inflammatory response in skin tissue, causing local swelling, redness, pain, and even blisters or pits. Patients are advised to follow medical guidance and use medications such as loratadine tablets, Wǔwéi Gāncǎo Nàmǐn capsules, or amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets for treatment.

4. Allergic Reaction

After a hornet sting, the body may develop an allergic reaction leading to local tissue necrosis and ulceration, resulting in pitting. It is recommended that patients follow medical advice and use topical treatments such as compound acetic acid dexamethasone cream, prednisone acetate tablets, or mometasone furoate cream.

5. Scar Formation

If residual toxins are not effectively removed during the period following a hornet sting, scars may easily form during the healing process. When indentations occur, patients may apply small amounts of topical agents such as vitamin A and vitamin E cream, compound lithospermum oil, or madecassoside cream to support recovery.

In addition, when managing wound depressions, scratching should be avoided to prevent infection. Personal hygiene should be maintained, and consumption of spicy or irritating foods should be avoided during the healing period.