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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swollen Insect Bite On Legs

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: hi doctor my daughter is 3 and 6 months old yesterday evening she had some insect or mosquito bite in her both legs and in finger. today it is swellon and she is complaining of pain in it i had apply some calamine lotion in it but she doesn't feel good
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 hour later)
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Hi and Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for your daughter.

After having gone through the history given in your query and the uploaded pictures, I am of the opinion that she has an allergic reaction following suspected insect or mosquito bite. And it seems Calamine lotion and other home remedy failed to relieve her symptoms.

You may give Paracetamol syrup for her pain, Levocetrizine syrup for the swelling and itching, a low dose steroid (hydrocortisone) cream or ointment can also be applied on the affected area.

Scratching leads to skin abrasion or hypersensitivity. Her nails should be trimmed short to prevent from scratching and to minimize bacterial infection.

Hope the suggestion given could be useful to relieve her symptoms.
Best regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swollen Insect Bite On Legs

Brief Answer: Please see the details given below: Detailed Answer: Hi and Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for your daughter. After having gone through the history given in your query and the uploaded pictures, I am of the opinion that she has an allergic reaction following suspected insect or mosquito bite. And it seems Calamine lotion and other home remedy failed to relieve her symptoms. You may give Paracetamol syrup for her pain, Levocetrizine syrup for the swelling and itching, a low dose steroid (hydrocortisone) cream or ointment can also be applied on the affected area. Scratching leads to skin abrasion or hypersensitivity. Her nails should be trimmed short to prevent from scratching and to minimize bacterial infection. Hope the suggestion given could be useful to relieve her symptoms. Best regards.