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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Rash Caused By Insect Bite
Question: Hi i got bit yesterday the pain was excrutiating. The bite was small and today its huge can u please tell me what bit me and what to put on it.. Images attached
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
It is not possible to say what bit you. It could be any insect or ot could be allergic reaction to plant or some material. In every case,it is skin change that looks like urticaria. You should apply antihistaminic or low steroid cream on it. Also take antihistaminic per os and apply ice compresses on it. if there will be still growing or legs swelling,pain and fever occur,then you need to see dermatologist. Wish you good health. Regards
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
It is not possible to say what bit you. It could be any insect or ot could be allergic reaction to plant or some material. In every case,it is skin change that looks like urticaria. You should apply antihistaminic or low steroid cream on it. Also take antihistaminic per os and apply ice compresses on it. if there will be still growing or legs swelling,pain and fever occur,then you need to see dermatologist. Wish you good health. Regards
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