
What Causes Insect Bite Like Lesion Above Belly Button?

Question: Hi - i had what looks like some sort of insect bite on my stomach very close to belly button. The area is red and also slightly under my belly button is red. Suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide close up pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition for confirmation of the diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide close up pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition for confirmation of the diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E


You can see what looks like the bite above right of belly button - came from nowhere 3/4 days ago
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction due to insect bite reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have developed an allergic reaction due to insect bite reaction.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily.
Take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine along for the associated itching.
Dr Geetika Paul
Allergic reaction due to insect bite reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have developed an allergic reaction due to insect bite reaction.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily.
Take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine along for the associated itching.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

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