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Could Bug Bites Like Rash Marks Spreading On My Legs Be Due To A Insect Or Due To Some Skin Condition?
Question: I have bites on my legs that I thought were XXXXXXX bites but there seems to be a minor spread to nearby areas. the newer ones are about the size of a pencil eraser. they appear as a pale red spot then get itchy. If I itch them they open with clear residue then scab over.
The next day after they appeared I started having cold symptoms, which are still with me, mostly bronchial with coughing. Some nasal congestion, horse voice on the 3rd day which continues, but improving . I might add I was in Estonia at the time this started. No one else in my party (2 adults and 1 toddler) have any of these symptoms.
Could this be from bed bugs?
The next day after they appeared I started having cold symptoms, which are still with me, mostly bronchial with coughing. Some nasal congestion, horse voice on the 3rd day which continues, but improving . I might add I was in Estonia at the time this started. No one else in my party (2 adults and 1 toddler) have any of these symptoms.
Could this be from bed bugs?
Brief Answer:
Bed bug bites or viral rash, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints and it could be due to bed bugs or a viral rash.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Meanwhile you can continue with cortisone cream.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Bed bug bites or viral rash, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints and it could be due to bed bugs or a viral rash.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Meanwhile you can continue with cortisone cream.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I sent pictures via cellphone to YYYY@YYYY
Attention Dr Asmeet. Did you receive?
If viral. Will it just run its course?
Attention Dr Asmeet. Did you receive?
If viral. Will it just run its course?
Brief Answer:
Didn’t receive any pictures
Detailed Answer:
I didn’t receive any pictures yet. Kindly resend them.
If viral, it will take about a week’s time and then disappear.
Regards
Didn’t receive any pictures
Detailed Answer:
I didn’t receive any pictures yet. Kindly resend them.
If viral, it will take about a week’s time and then disappear.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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