Suggest treatment for purple colored itchy skin after a bee bite
Patient: Got stung by a wasp on my left arm near my wrist and it swlled the first 3 days then became itchy after the first day it had widen out over the days and was hot to the touch. Put benadryl cream on it now its finally stopped itching but now where the reaction happened on my arm is turning kinda purpleish. Is this bad? Also got stung again on bottom of my foot test now itches bad but cream won t help. Thanks Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM,Bee stings most often trigger allergies. However, most people are not allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting reaction for an allergic reaction. Symptoms of a severe bee sting allergy may include one or more of the following Difficulty breathing,Hives that appear as a red, itchy rash and spread to areas beyond the sting,Swelling of the face, throat, or mouth tissueWheezing or difficulty swallowing,Restlessness and anxiety.Severe allergic sting reactions are treated with adrenaline administered by a doctor. Usually, this injection will stop the development of a more severe allergic reaction.Intravenous fluids, oxygen and other treatments are also necessary. People who have had previous allergic reactions to bee sting must seek immediate medical attention.Thank you