#Infected bee sting treatment skin
Apply an antiseptic cream to the skin around the bite wash your skin with water and soap afterwards.pull steadily away from the skin without crushing the tick.grip the tick as close to the skin as possible to ensure the tick's mouth isn't left in the skin.These are available from pet shops or vets use a pair of tweezers that won't squash the tick, or a tick- removal tool.This will reduce your risk of picking up illnesses such as Lyme disease. If you've been bitten by a tick and it's still attached to your skin, remove it as soon as possible. Scrape it out sideways using something with a hard edge or your fingernails.ĭon't pinch the sting with your fingers or tweezers.
This will prevent more venom being released. If you've been stung and the sting has been left in your skin, you should remove it as soon as possible. The pain, swelling and itchiness can sometimes last a few days. avoid traditional home remedies such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.avoid scratching the area or bursting any blisters, to reduce the risk of infection.raise or elevate the affected area – this can help reduce swelling.apply a cold compress, such as a cloth cooled with cold water or an ice pack, to any swelling for at least 10 minutes.
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