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Hi, My Daughter Got Black Spot After Mosquito Bytes Her.

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Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Question: Hi,

My daughter got black spot after mosquito bytes her. she used to sctrach spot after mosquito bytes.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Dark spot after mosquito bite is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It may cause dark marks that disappear after sometime.

To reduce itching you can apply hydrocortisone 1% cream specifically on the bite mark

You can take measures to reduce the mosquito bites

Dr Vaishalee
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Hi, My Daughter Got Black Spot After Mosquito Bytes Her.

Brief Answer: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dark spot after mosquito bite is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It may cause dark marks that disappear after sometime. To reduce itching you can apply hydrocortisone 1% cream specifically on the bite mark You can take measures to reduce the mosquito bites Dr Vaishalee