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How Can Mosquito Bites All Over The Body Be Treated?

I have mosquito bites all over my body from hiking. I m currently taking Loratadine and using a cortisone cream. My dermatologist suggest coming in for a cortisone shot if they don t get better. how do I prevent scarring ?? I m trying not to scratch only rubbing. Should I go get the shot now.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

If you have mosquito bites all over the body then it can cause localised allergic reaction with the sting of the bites as then lease a toxic chemical under the skin..

It can cause itching, pain and eruption of bumps or hives at the bite sites..

Most commonly the regular bites does not cause scars of marks to stay for long and resolve soon..
But if you continue to scratch the bite site then there can be chances of scratching for long..

So for now you can apply anti-itch ointment like benadryl over it..
Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine.
Do cool compresses over the bites..
You can also take a steroid shot if the symptoms progressively worsen..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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How Can Mosquito Bites All Over The Body Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. If you have mosquito bites all over the body then it can cause localised allergic reaction with the sting of the bites as then lease a toxic chemical under the skin.. It can cause itching, pain and eruption of bumps or hives at the bite sites.. Most commonly the regular bites does not cause scars of marks to stay for long and resolve soon.. But if you continue to scratch the bite site then there can be chances of scratching for long.. So for now you can apply anti-itch ointment like benadryl over it.. Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine. Do cool compresses over the bites.. You can also take a steroid shot if the symptoms progressively worsen.. Hope this helps.. Regards.