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Recurring Bumps, Itching After Insect Bite 6 Months Ago. Any Ideas?
Approximately 2 months ago I was bitten by some type of insect on a trip to Arizona. It swelled, itched, and spread then turned a deep red color and finally disappeared after 2 1/2 weeks and treatment. I had several other outbreak spots that did not get as large so my doctor was not very concerned with them. However; it's been about 6 weeks since the initial reaction and I keep getting recurring bumps that are extremely itchy and most turn a dark red color as well. I am at different places every time I notice new bumps so I do not think it is a specific bug. But I'm also not sure what it could be.
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing here.
It seems you are having prurigo.
It is a sensitivity pattern to insect bites.
It is chronic and get time to recover.
You can take oral antiallregy drug like cetrizine at night.
You can also apply topical cream like fucibet.
Wear full and loose clothes.Hope this will help you.Take care.
Thanks for writing here.
It seems you are having prurigo.
It is a sensitivity pattern to insect bites.
It is chronic and get time to recover.
You can take oral antiallregy drug like cetrizine at night.
You can also apply topical cream like fucibet.
Wear full and loose clothes.Hope this will help you.Take care.
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