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I Have Three What Looks Like Bug Bites On My
Question: I have three what looks like bug bites on my arm. I am not sure if they are bed bug bites am just concerned. they have a swollen red ring around them. I am attaching a picture
I believe I uploaded the picture. They do not itch
Brief Answer:
Please follow up with details and image.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
I didn't find any attachment. Kindly upload the picture here so that I can get a better idea.
Along with that please let me know do you have itching, fever?
Please follow up with this bit of details.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Please follow up with details and image.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
I didn't find any attachment. Kindly upload the picture here so that I can get a better idea.
Along with that please let me know do you have itching, fever?
Please follow up with this bit of details.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Under the update report file I uploaded a photo. I have no fever and it is not itchy.
Brief Answer:
May be due to inflammatory response to the bite.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply. I have reviewed attached image.
As per your history, it may be due to inflammatory response to the bite.
For that I would suggest you to apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. In case of itching, you can take tablet loratidine 10 mg once a day. These medications are available over the counter.
Along with that you can apply calamine lotion alternately. It will heal within one to two weeks. Maintain proper hygiene.
Kindly watch for symptoms like fever, rashes at other sites, severe itching, breathing difficulty. In that case you may require detailed evaluation by Dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know I can assist you further... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
May be due to inflammatory response to the bite.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply. I have reviewed attached image.
As per your history, it may be due to inflammatory response to the bite.
For that I would suggest you to apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. In case of itching, you can take tablet loratidine 10 mg once a day. These medications are available over the counter.
Along with that you can apply calamine lotion alternately. It will heal within one to two weeks. Maintain proper hygiene.
Kindly watch for symptoms like fever, rashes at other sites, severe itching, breathing difficulty. In that case you may require detailed evaluation by Dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know I can assist you further... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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