
What Should I Do About Big Bite Like Rashes That Reoccur?

Scabies/ insect bite reaction/ viral rash; answer few ques & upload pics
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints.
There are few possibilities: either scabies which is a mite infection or insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or viral rash as you have associated flu and sinusitis.
I need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of rash?
Is anyone in the family or friends having recent or past history of itching?
Any pet in the family and any history of itching in pet?
Does rash came after cold and sinusitis?
Are palms and soles involved with the rash?
What is the extent of rash: mild , moderate or severe?
If possible upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Kindly revert with the answers and pictures.
Regards
Dr Asmeet


insect bite HTN reaction, potent topical steroid & antihistaminic
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it could be insect bite hypersensitivity ( HTN) reaction.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Potent topical steroids are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also to be on the safer side I would recommend you to apply permethrin 5 percent lotion on the entire body neck downwards at night, keep it for 6-8 hours and take a bath in the morning.
Repeat the same permethrin lotion after 1 week.

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