How to Treat a Caterpillar Sting
Remove the caterpillar without touching it.. Use tape to remove spines from the skin.. Wash the area.
Steps
1
Remove the caterpillar without touching it.
Remove the caterpillar without touching it.
2
Use tape to remove spines from the skin.
Use tape to remove spines from the skin.
3
Wash the area.
Wash the area.
4
Apply a baking soda and water paste.
Apply a baking soda and water paste.
5
Use a hydrocortisone cream.
Use a hydrocortisone cream.
6
Try an antihistamine cream.
Try an antihistamine cream.
7
Apply a cold compress.
Apply a cold compress.
8
Watch for the development of serious symptoms.
Watch for the development of serious symptoms.
9
Contact your doctor if you experience worsening symptoms.
Contact your doctor if you experience worsening symptoms.
10
Call Poison control for more information.
Call Poison control for more information.
11
Get a tetanus booster shot.
Get a tetanus booster shot.
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