How to treat insect bite dermatitis?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on December 06, 2024
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Insect bite dermatitis, medically also known as papular urticaria, generally presents with mild symptoms. It appears as a red welt with possible small blisters in the center. This type of dermatitis typically improves with the application of calamine lotion. For severe redness and pain, antiallergic medication such as loratadine can be taken, and topical corticosteroids may be applied. More severe symptoms may include blisters, erosion, and rupture. In such cases, it is advisable to seek treatment at a dermatology department of a formal hospital where the affected area can be cleaned with iodine and treated with infrared therapy, supplemented appropriately with oral traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat and detoxifies, such as Potentilla chinensis anti-inflammatory oral solution.

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How to treat insect bite dermatitis?

Insect bite dermatitis, medically also known as papular urticaria, generally presents with mild symptoms. It appears as a red welt with possible small blisters in the center. This type of dermatitis typically improves with the application of calamine lotion. For severe redness and pain, antiallergic medication such as loratadine can be taken, and topical corticosteroids may be applied. More severe symptoms may include blisters, erosion, and rupture. In such cases, it is advisable to seek treatment at a dermatology department of a formal hospital where the affected area can be cleaned with iodine and treated with infrared therapy, supplemented appropriately with oral traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat and detoxifies, such as Potentilla chinensis anti-inflammatory oral solution.

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To fundamentally treat allergic dermatitis, it is essential to first clarify the cause and identify which allergen triggers it to avoid contact. In terms of treatment, it often involves a combination of oral and topical medications. Oral medications typically include antihistamines, such as loratadine dispersible tablets, cetirizine tablets, or fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets. These can be supplemented with compound glycyrrhizin tablets or vitamin C tablets, calcium gluconate, or treatment based on Traditional Chinese Medicine differential diagnosis. For topical use, corticosteroid ointments or calcineurin inhibitors can be chosen to help. Regular skin care is crucial, using moisturizing lotions to maintain the barrier function of the skin, making it less susceptible to irritation and reducing the chance of recurrent allergic dermatitis. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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