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Can you use mupirocin ointment USP 2 Percent on chigger or flea bites?
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Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 percent be used on mosquito bites?
It will not help. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Musquito bites are better treated with an antihistamine like diphenhydramine HCl or steroid cream like Hydrocortisone.
Can you use Mupirocin Ointment USP 2 percent on a spider bite?
yes..can be use for certain spider bites such as brown recluse bites...would also suggest mincing an onion add lots of salt to it and a tablespoon of turpintine..spoon a little on a bandaid and put it ovr the bite overnight...this will stop and reverse necrosis caused by a brown recluse bite and draw the poison out and promote healing within a couple of days
Are chigger bites contagious?
NO!
Are chigger bites dangerous?
Generally chigger bites are not dangerous. They are more of an annoyance. If the area becomes discolored or painful than an infection could be on the horizon.
What exactly is chigger bites?
Chigger bites are from Chiggers that are part of the mite family. Chigger bites are similar to ticks, they both feed on tissue, however unlike ticks, chiggers do not bury their head in the skin. They turn into hard red spots usually around the groin and armpits.
What are some of the symptoms of chigger bites?
The most common symptoms of chigger bites is itching but there are more symptoms than just that. The area may resemble a blister, and look red and if left alone long enough, then it can turn into a lesions.
Where can I find chigger bite pictures on the internet?
There are lots of pictures of chigger bites online. Infact there are several dedicated websites on the internet on this subject, the best of which is chiggerbitepictures.com
Where can I find pictures of chigger bites?
If you fear you have been bitten by a chigger I would recommend http://www.medicinenet.com/chiggers_bites/article.htm as the site to look at. It gives you the symptoms, and treatment for the bites. If you need additional pictures check out WebMD or Wikipedia.
How long do the bites last?
Chigger bites usually itch the worst on day 1 and day 2. The bites last about 4-7 days, depending on how much you scratch them.
How long do the chigger bites last?
how long do cigger bites last when applying medicine?
Can you use mupirocin ointment on bed bug bites?
Yes just about any antibacterial can be used to prevent secondary infection but the important thing is to choose one with anti-itch properties. I recommend Lanacane maximum strength anti itch medication cream or similar.
What ointment is best for bed bug bites?
I dont know , i am looking for the ointment that is best to used on bed bug bites, to help clear them up and stop the inching.
