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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation, Redness And Itchy Sensation At The Site Of Insect Bite

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Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,

My mother in law just got bitten by unknown insect. The place where she got bitten is inflated, red and itchy. Please see the image attached.
Should we be worried ? And can you please tell us what can we do to make her better ?

Thank you!
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
cream containing antibiotic and steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I understand your concern.
I have seen the attached photograph also.
This condition is known as Paedrous dermatitis or Insect bite reaction. In such cases, I prefer to advise topical cream containing antibiotic and steroid. The cream is to be applied twice daily over the affected area.
In severe cases, oral antibiotics are also given like cloxacillin. For pain and swelling, anti inflammatory drugs like diclofenac helps.
You should visit your doctor so that he can examine her and give you prescription.
You can share my opinion with him.
I hope it helps. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation, Redness And Itchy Sensation At The Site Of Insect Bite

Brief Answer: cream containing antibiotic and steroid Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photograph also. This condition is known as Paedrous dermatitis or Insect bite reaction. In such cases, I prefer to advise topical cream containing antibiotic and steroid. The cream is to be applied twice daily over the affected area. In severe cases, oral antibiotics are also given like cloxacillin. For pain and swelling, anti inflammatory drugs like diclofenac helps. You should visit your doctor so that he can examine her and give you prescription. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.