After being stung by a caterpillar, the affected area initially feels healed, itchy, stinging, and burning. After a period of time, the pain and itching in the affected area worsen, and even ulcerate.
Caterpillar stings
The surface of a caterpillar has toxic hairs, which are either fine haired or thorny in shape. After a venomous stinging enters the human skin, it often breaks off immediately and releases toxins. After being stung by a caterpillar, the affected area initially feels healed, itchy, stinging, and burning. After a period of time, the pain and itching in the affected area worsen, and even ulcerate. Severe cases can also cause systemic reactions such as urticaria and arthritis.
The treatment method for being stung by a caterpillar is as follows:
(1) First, under a magnifying glass, use a blade to scrape off the toxic hair in the direction of the hair, and then apply 3% ammonia solution to the affected area.
(2) Nantong snake medicine can be applied externally to the affected area, or seven leaves and one branch flower or fresh horse teeth can be mashed and applied externally.
(3) When the wound ulcerates, antibiotic ointment can be applied.
(4) Those with severe symptoms should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
