How to treat blister beetle bites
Disease description:
A rove beetle flew into the house, and the child was bitten by the rove beetle, resulting in a blister. I would like to know how to treat a rove beetle bite.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The treatment for paederus dermatitis can be divided into the following steps:
1. Local cleansing: Wash the affected area with soap and water. This helps neutralize the acidic venom released by the paederus beetle and reduces redness, swelling, and pain.
2. Cold compress: If there is a large amount of venom and the skin becomes ulcerated, apply a cold compress to constrict capillaries, relieve pain, and achieve a certain analgesic effect.
3. Disinfection: If the skin is broken, it is recommended to disinfect the area with medical alcohol or iodophor to prevent infection.
4. Topical medications: Under a doctor's guidance, topical medications such as paeonol ointment or desonide cream may be applied to alleviate skin itching and allergic reactions.
5. Oral medications: In severe cases, oral antihistamines such as loratadine tablets or levocetirizine hydrochloride capsules may be taken to combat allergic reactions and promote recovery.
In addition, it is important to practice good daily management, avoid excessive scratching of the affected area, maintain healthy dietary habits, seek timely medical attention, and follow medical advice for treatment.
