Suggest Treatment For Welts And Pimples

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: Hi, I think I may have west nile, or at least a mild case. I have developed small patches of what looks to be welts with pimples inside. I have one on my upper buttocks area which has made it difficult to sit down and has cramped my upper thigh. I have also had really bad headaches the past few days. Please help!

Answered by Dr. Divakara (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Self Limiting disease , not to worry .

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .

I saw your pictures. It looks like a Viral infection . Could be West Nile or some other viral infection .

West Nile Fever ( WNF ) most of the time presents with Flu like symptoms like High Fever , Malaise , Congested Nose , Headache , Body pain , Soar Throat. But you are having only Headache .

But these viral infections are self Limiting , it will go off without any medication. At the XXXXXXX you can take Paracetamol for your headache . For the skin lesions you can use Anti septic cream like Povidone Iodine just to prevent secondary bacterial infections .

If in case of High fever, Vomiting , Severe Headache or Spreading skin lesions you need to consult your doctor immediately .

Any doubts or Queries feel free to ask .

Happy to help you .

Regards .

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