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Is A Red Patch On Upper Arm A Symptom Of Bug Bite?
Question: My son has a 2" reddened circular patch on his upper arm, bicep that looks like a bug bite but larger. That is the only place he has any reddening. It is warm to the touch.
Brief Answer:
Insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like insect bite.
I treat such cases with a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
If the child has itch give him an antihistamine syrup.
There is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like insect bite.
I treat such cases with a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
If the child has itch give him an antihistamine syrup.
There is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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