Yellow Fly Bites! I'm allergic....any remedies?

[Luladoss44]

Try white vinegar. Lots of it. Apply a good amount several times. This totally makes all sign of the swelling and pain go away for me. Hope it helps.

Thanks so much will try and post if successful

 

[Luladoss44]

Is it normal for puss to come out of yellow fly bites after applying cortizone cream my hand is swollen so is the cortizone drawing out the puss thanks for any advice first time dealing with yellow fly bites

 

[Poppaj]

Is it normal for puss to come out of yellow fly bites after applying cortizone cream my hand is swollen so is the cortizone drawing out the puss thanks for any advice first time dealing with yellow fly bites

I believe puss is a symptom of an infection.

 

[Will B]

Is it normal for puss to come out of yellow fly bites after applying cortizone cream my hand is swollen so is the cortizone drawing out the puss thanks for any advice first time dealing with yellow fly bites

No...that's not normal. That's infection. Don't let that progress...

 

[leeboy]

Do yellow flies lay eggs under the skin?

 

[Imperialegg]

Do yellow flies lay eggs under the skin?

No.

 

[Imperialegg]

I believe puss is a symptom of an infection.

If you have been scratching it like crazy, it spreads it all around under the skin and then it can become infected, resulting in disgusting pus. I got bit in 4 places in one day and it was horrible. I used Extra Strength Benedryl Antihistamine with Lidocaine numbing spray on and off all day and even then I still could not resist a little bit of scratching. My bites turned into silver dollar and larger sized red blotches. I don't think cortisol is helping anything. When you first get bit you need anti-itch which means a LOT of lidocaine. If you are infected already, you need hydrogen peroxide and then a topical antibacterial ointment.

 

[bob bob]

Lots of the little yellow buggers around - seems like more than ever.

 

[Matt J]

Cutter backyard spray works wonders.

 

[Imperialegg]

I have now gotten two yellow fly bites in the last week. I must be allergic to these bugs. First I was bit on my ankle and my whole foot was swollen for several days and just when that bite cleared up I was bitten yesterday on my calf. These bites are itchy and my leg is swollen and it's real tight to the point it's very uncomfortable when I walk. Anyone have any remedies, or ways to avoid these bites. Ahhhhhh!

I used a clay sulfer face mask ( that happened to be the proactive brand ) on the bite overnight, with a bandaid over it to keep it on there. The next day the bite was nearly disappeared.