Suggest Treatment For Rash Due To Insect Bite

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015

Question: I have a rash or bites on my right side. Not sure what it is. Attaching a picture. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably an insect bite reaction but we need to rule out Zoster...

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 seem to have developed an insect bite reaction .
I would like to know certain more details .
Since when have you developed these lesions.
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
What all are you applying over it.
I need to know these things in order to rule out a Zoster infection.
Are the lesions limited to only one side ?
A better picture would help ,showing the exact area and extent of involvement.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

These are the only 2. Some mild itching. No pain unless i push on them. It started friday. I put bactrim on it and zinc oxide

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction,take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the details .
The rash seems to be due to insect bite reaction .
You can start application of a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice daily .
Take some oral antihistamines like Benadryl along to bring down the allergic reaction.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics or steroids if the lesion still tends to persist or increase .

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj