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What Causes Itchy Red Rashes On Hand?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: My husband has a red spot on hand that looks like a bug bite not knowing what insect would bite him. He just took the stinger out and applied hydrocortisone on the spot but the area was a red ringer raised. What next to be aware?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antihistamine would help hopefully

Detailed Answer:
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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. Insect bite results in an allergic response causing appearance of rash & itch in some cases. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- do not unnecessarily touch the rash area.
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the burning 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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What Causes Itchy Red Rashes On Hand?

Brief Answer: Antihistamine would help hopefully 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. Insect bite results in an allergic response causing appearance of rash & itch in some cases. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things: - cetirizine one at night for 5 days - do not unnecessarily touch the rash area. - apply Betamethasone 1mg over the burning 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 !!