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Question: Hello I was biten Last night and originally thought is was a Mosquito but the Bite has grown in its size and is itchy and sore..Do u think it is a tick bite with Lime deasease?
Brief Answer:
Beetle dermatitis , take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture . You surely seem to have developed an insect bite reaction.
Since it is an allergic reaction , so such swelling and redness of the skin is a normal part of the pathology .
You do not need to worry about Lyme disease since this seems to be more of a bed bug bite or a beetle dermatitis .
You should apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
In addition, take some oral antihistamine like claritin tablet once a day for the next three days atleast.
I am sure this will help in reducing the associated allergic reaction .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Dr Geetika Paul
Beetle dermatitis , take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture . You surely seem to have developed an insect bite reaction.
Since it is an allergic reaction , so such swelling and redness of the skin is a normal part of the pathology .
You do not need to worry about Lyme disease since this seems to be more of a bed bug bite or a beetle dermatitis .
You should apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
In addition, take some oral antihistamine like claritin tablet once a day for the next three days atleast.
I am sure this will help in reducing the associated allergic reaction .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Dr Geetika Paul
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