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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itchy Bump On Back After Insect Bite

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: I have a tatoo on my low back and I have what i am assuming is a mosquito bite on it, I have had the bite for about 3 weeks, the tattoo is about 7 yrs old.. I have tried antibiotic cream, itch cream and drawing salve to make the bump go down and nothing seems to get rid of it, it itches

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. i Would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. is there pain at the site of swelling?
2. is swelling hard or soft?
3. is overlying skin normal?
4. does it feel hot to touch? Has the size recently increased or decreased ?
5. any history of fever?
6. can you please share a clear close image of the swelling?
7. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 hours later)

There is only pain when I dig it because of the itching, the swelling is soft, it does scab or get a soft covering over it if I leave it alone. No, it does not feel hot to the touch and im not sure that it has increased or decreased in size. No history of fever, and I do not have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness that I am aware of. I cannot share a picture because I have no resource to share it on the computer.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please see description

Detailed Answer:
Hello

thank you for getting back with the answers. i have gone through them. Your symptom is due to allergic reaction. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 3 days.
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the swelling area.

Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar