Hi. I was recently stung by a wasp (Thursday- about 2:00pm). Now, almost a day and a half later the site is still red, slightly tender, VERY itchy, and slightly warm to the touch. I already take Allegra 180 for allergies so I didn't want to take bendrly. On the affected site I first used a baking soda and water mix and today I have been using Aclovate cream (a prescription used for rashes- I had it filled for my allergies).... but it still itchs sooo bad.
This is the first wasp sting Ive ever had- if anyone can share their experience- how long the redness lasted- was their site also extremely itchy and slightly warm - I would appreciate it!
My favorite for any insect bite is MSM lotion. (Mosquitos and Buffalo gnats love me and think I'm their all-you-can-eat buffet every time I walk outside ) I buy the NOW brand at my local health food store. For me, it will stop itching and swelling within the hour and the bite heals fast after that.
You can make a paste of baking soda and water and apply for some relief, and I have even used toothpaste.
You're lucky! If I get stung by a wasp, it can swell well beyond the sting area, hurt like ****, and if I don't treat it immediately, I could get anaphylactic shock.
Anyway, I treat stings with aloe vera - the live plant. I cut a leaf in half and place it gel-side down on the sting area and leave it there about fifteen minutes. Ice is also helpful to "cool" the itch.
) I buy the NOW brand at my local health food store. For me, it will stop itching and swelling within the hour and the bite heals fast after that.
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