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Over The Last Two Weeks Or So, Getting What Looks
Question: Over the last two weeks or so, getting what looks and feels like mosquito bites --- itch and redness, but with a swelling, and only one at a time. First was on my wrist; it disappeared after a few days. Second was on my ankle. Third was on the back of my neck. Both came and went the same way --- itch, redness, slight swelling, and one at a time. Now, I seem to be getting another one on the front of my neck. Can you figure?
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the rash was occurring at approximately the same time then the likely cause would be an allergic reaction to a particular agent that you were exposed to at a single time eg the use of food or drink or medication would cause a generalized one time reaction (unless continue to use it- but would still be all over)
Since there is a continuous or repeated reaction at different points, it means that it is not a single one time exposure but you are still being exposed to the allergen and the allergen (or cause) is not systemic or generalized. (not something you are eating or drinking or soap or cream etc)
You are likely being bitten by an insect or mite etc but the exact insect or whatever pathogen is not clear. This is the only thing that would cause specific response in one area that would then resolve to reappear some where else
If the reaction is worse at night then scabies needs to be considered.
Bed bugs can also cause localized reactions in some persons
You may need to be seen by your doctor or dermatologist so that the bites can be seen. Sometimes it is possible that this helps with determining the exact cause
If this is not possible at this time, would need to carefully examine your environment to see if the cause can be pinpointed
The use of topical and oral antihistamines would decrease your reaction
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the rash was occurring at approximately the same time then the likely cause would be an allergic reaction to a particular agent that you were exposed to at a single time eg the use of food or drink or medication would cause a generalized one time reaction (unless continue to use it- but would still be all over)
Since there is a continuous or repeated reaction at different points, it means that it is not a single one time exposure but you are still being exposed to the allergen and the allergen (or cause) is not systemic or generalized. (not something you are eating or drinking or soap or cream etc)
You are likely being bitten by an insect or mite etc but the exact insect or whatever pathogen is not clear. This is the only thing that would cause specific response in one area that would then resolve to reappear some where else
If the reaction is worse at night then scabies needs to be considered.
Bed bugs can also cause localized reactions in some persons
You may need to be seen by your doctor or dermatologist so that the bites can be seen. Sometimes it is possible that this helps with determining the exact cause
If this is not possible at this time, would need to carefully examine your environment to see if the cause can be pinpointed
The use of topical and oral antihistamines would decrease your reaction
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Makes perfect sense. Thanks so much. --- Mike Y.
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
no problem at all
Wishing you all the best
no problem
Detailed Answer:
no problem at all
Wishing you all the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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