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Can You Give Some Tips To Avoid These Scars And Also Any Other Ointment Or Gel ?
Question: Hi, My baby (aged about 16 months) legs are showing scars due to mosquito/ants bite.
We have realized it little late about the scars, but now we see a lot. Only on legs, no other places.
We usually put her with bed-sheets and many a times full pant and also make sure no mosquitoes, but still not sure how she gets bitten by them only on her legs - may be during day time.
From her childhood, her skin is so sensitive (i think usually children’s skin itself will be sensitive), but we feel her's is more, even a small bite in front of our eyes will lead to swell.
We use below for daily:
Himalaya lotion, XXXXXXX bar soap
And on doctor suggestion tried below:
Dermadew Aloe cream -> satisfied with this, but the result is long
Atonide desonide gel -> only on affected area, but not sure we can continue to use it for scars as attached in the images
Please suggest, some tips to avoid these scars and also any other ointment or gel
We have realized it little late about the scars, but now we see a lot. Only on legs, no other places.
We usually put her with bed-sheets and many a times full pant and also make sure no mosquitoes, but still not sure how she gets bitten by them only on her legs - may be during day time.
From her childhood, her skin is so sensitive (i think usually children’s skin itself will be sensitive), but we feel her's is more, even a small bite in front of our eyes will lead to swell.
We use below for daily:
Himalaya lotion, XXXXXXX bar soap
And on doctor suggestion tried below:
Dermadew Aloe cream -> satisfied with this, but the result is long
Atonide desonide gel -> only on affected area, but not sure we can continue to use it for scars as attached in the images
Please suggest, some tips to avoid these scars and also any other ointment or gel
Brief Answer:
Urticaria, can try monteleukast and antihistamines
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I couldn't find any attached images. Contact help desk for assistance with uploading images.
From your history and description, it looks like your child has urticaria. This can be caused due to insect bites like mosquitoes.
My tips
1. Atonide is a mild steroid which needs to be used under supervision. It is difficult to specify a time frame but can be given upto 4 weeks.
2. Monteleukast and antihistamines can be tried. I usually prescribe monteleukast with levocetrizine syrup at night for such children in my clinic.
3. Avoid himalaya lotion. No safety data with urticaria.
4. Derma dew can be used.
5. Use full sleeved clothes, cover fully, use nets and repellents like odomos, safe.
6. Frequent followup is required.
Regards
Dr Arun
Urticaria, can try monteleukast and antihistamines
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I couldn't find any attached images. Contact help desk for assistance with uploading images.
From your history and description, it looks like your child has urticaria. This can be caused due to insect bites like mosquitoes.
My tips
1. Atonide is a mild steroid which needs to be used under supervision. It is difficult to specify a time frame but can be given upto 4 weeks.
2. Monteleukast and antihistamines can be tried. I usually prescribe monteleukast with levocetrizine syrup at night for such children in my clinic.
3. Avoid himalaya lotion. No safety data with urticaria.
4. Derma dew can be used.
5. Use full sleeved clothes, cover fully, use nets and repellents like odomos, safe.
6. Frequent followup is required.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Doctor,
I have uploaded the images in the reports section. Can you please have a look at it and suggest if it is something else? Thank you.
I have uploaded the images in the reports section. Can you please have a look at it and suggest if it is something else? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Same urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Yes I have seen the images.
It looks like insect bite hypersensitivity and urticaria.
Follow same advice as previously given.
Regards
Same urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Yes I have seen the images.
It looks like insect bite hypersensitivity and urticaria.
Follow same advice as previously given.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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