wasp sting

[Clure]

Anyone know how best to treat wasp sting? Got stung 3 days ago and its itching like mad

lavender oil - my friend swears by it for all stings!

Vinegar.

another vote for lavender oil

Vinegar here two - and antihistamine cream/pill as sounds like you have an allergy. AS normally they should go away after about 10 mins.

opps too not two

Thanks all. Have just rooted out some lavender oil, tho think its a bit out of date, have slapped some on. May try the vinegar later, mind you don't want to end up smelling like a chip shop!

If it is hot and red, maybe it is infected? I got a lovely case of septicaemia from a wasp with a dirty sting.
Why don't they show some consideration and wash them first eh?!

ooh yes it it hot, red and hard. Isnt this what its supposed to be like?!!

No. Itching is a sign of either healing or a reaction. Heat/redness and swelling is a sign of infection. You need to see your GP. Is there a red line coming from the site?

its a red patch, in awkward place on my elbow. Think may see if it any better tomorrow and maybe get it checked. Had a reaction to bee sting as a child but not had a wasp sting before.

I would go and get it checked. It shouldn't be hot or red. I would put some germoline on it if you have some. Check for a red line as this is a sign that any infection is spreading and you will need to get it looked at straight away.

Thanks avenanap will do