DylanE
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ER physician here. There's some good and some bad advice on here so I want to add a few things in case anyone finds this thread in a similar situation:
That looks and sounds like a local allergic reaction. Benadryl can help in short term, if symptoms persist, an antihistamine like Zyrtec daily for a week or so should help clear it up. Do not dip it hydrogen peroxide, all that does is damage tissue. It's not even recommended for actual cuts/infections. Just irrigate it out with lots of tap water. If you are concerned that there is a foreign body, I'd just go to an urgent care unless it can easily be removed at home.
Symptoms that are concerning if occurring in combination of sudden onset hives/rash:
- shortness of breath, wheezing, scratchy sensation in throat, or throat 'fullness'
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Chest pain/rapid heart rate
These are things that warrant a 911 call, as that can be a sign of anaphylaxis, which is a life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate attention.
If after a few days the redness is persistent, spreading, warm to the touch, then you may have a skin infection called cellulitis, which may require oral antibiotics. See your doc.
If ever in doubt, see your doctor.
That looks and sounds like a local allergic reaction. Benadryl can help in short term, if symptoms persist, an antihistamine like Zyrtec daily for a week or so should help clear it up. Do not dip it hydrogen peroxide, all that does is damage tissue. It's not even recommended for actual cuts/infections. Just irrigate it out with lots of tap water. If you are concerned that there is a foreign body, I'd just go to an urgent care unless it can easily be removed at home.
Symptoms that are concerning if occurring in combination of sudden onset hives/rash:
- shortness of breath, wheezing, scratchy sensation in throat, or throat 'fullness'
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Chest pain/rapid heart rate
These are things that warrant a 911 call, as that can be a sign of anaphylaxis, which is a life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate attention.
If after a few days the redness is persistent, spreading, warm to the touch, then you may have a skin infection called cellulitis, which may require oral antibiotics. See your doc.
If ever in doubt, see your doctor.
