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Are Red Rings And Itching Around The Area Of Mosquito Bites A Cause For Concern?

Hi l I got really bitten by mosquetio 2 weeks ago in spain and the bleed at the time of the bite and then they have inched ... but know a red ring is appearing around some I have been putting lot of Antihistamine om it.. and germoline but nothing stopping it should I be concerned ?
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Skeeter syndrome is the condition in which there is rash over site of mosquito bite. The rash is not due to the bite of mosquito but because of the bodies immune response to the proteins in the saliva of the mosquito. Usually the allergic response is more common in children than adults because adults are desensitized to the salivary proteins due to repeated bites. Depends on the duration of exposure, the rash may be severe. Mostly it subsides on its own. Calamine lotion, oral antihistamines helps to overcome itching and rash.



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Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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Are Red Rings And Itching Around The Area Of Mosquito Bites A Cause For Concern?

Hi, Skeeter syndrome is the condition in which there is rash over site of mosquito bite. The rash is not due to the bite of mosquito but because of the bodies immune response to the proteins in the saliva of the mosquito. Usually the allergic response is more common in children than adults because adults are desensitized to the salivary proteins due to repeated bites. Depends on the duration of exposure, the rash may be severe. Mostly it subsides on its own. Calamine lotion, oral antihistamines helps to overcome itching and rash. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician