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My Son Was Bite While Sleeping (we Think). It Has
Question: My son was bite while sleeping (we think). it has turned white and scaly and has about a 2 inch red welt. This is on his jaw-line
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "reports section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Hope to assist you further once I get the images.
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "reports section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Hope to assist you further once I get the images.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have attached the photo you requested
Brief Answer:
Insect bite hypersensitivity
Detailed Answer:
thank you
This seems like an insect bite. I suggest him to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate or triamcinolone acetonide cream, twice daily for a few days.
take care.
Insect bite hypersensitivity
Detailed Answer:
thank you
This seems like an insect bite. I suggest him to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate or triamcinolone acetonide cream, twice daily for a few days.
take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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