What medication should be applied after being bitten by mites?
Disease description:
My older brother is 29 years old this year. After waking up in the morning, he noticed that many pimples had appeared on his body, and he felt significant itching. A friend suggested it might be due to mite bites, and he wants to know what medication should be applied after being bitten by mites.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
There are several medications that can be applied topically after mite bites to relieve localized itching and swelling. Commonly used medications include:
1. Corticosteroid creams: Such as mometasone furoate cream and hydrocortisone butyrate cream. These have good anti-inflammatory effects and can effectively reduce the inflammatory reaction following mite bites.
2. Anti-itch creams: Such as calamine lotion, menthol and thymol camphor liniment, and cooling oil. These medications can rapidly relieve itching and reduce patient discomfort.
3. Anti-mite creams: Such as sulfur ointment and benzyl benzoate emulsion. These not only alleviate itching but also effectively kill mites, preventing further bites.
Before using any medication, it is best to first consult a doctor to ensure the safety and appropriateness of the medication.
