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Question: Dear dr,
Attached a picture of my 20 month boy's arm. It doesn't look like rashes or insect bite maybe?
May I know what could it be. It just happen shortly after he woke up in the morning .
Attached a picture of my 20 month boy's arm. It doesn't look like rashes or insect bite maybe?
May I know what could it be. It just happen shortly after he woke up in the morning .
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 like cortisone to be applied twice daily for 3 days.
it is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
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 like cortisone to be applied twice daily for 3 days.
it is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
There is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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