Child's hand red and swollen due to insect bite
Disease description:
Last week, my child went on an outing at kindergarten and was bitten by an insect. I would like to know what to do if a child's hand becomes red and swollen from an insect bite.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
For redness and swelling on a child's hand caused by insect bites, you can apply some topical medications such as Soft膏 (Soft Ointment). If the reaction is due to allergies, you may choose some oral antiallergic medications. Children often scratch the bite areas easily, so prompt treatment is important. For example, you can first apply iodophor to the swollen area. Delayed treatment might lead to skin breaks that can become infected. When taking children outdoors, parents should pay attention to measures for preventing insect bites.
