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Suggest Remedy For Reddish Skin Rash With Swelling On The Leg From An Insect Bite
I have had an apparent insect bite on Wednesday while golfing in the Smokies in Tennessee. The bite is on my right leg below the knee. The rash and bumps have traveled about 5 down my leg, and it is red, swollen and warm to the touch. It stings/burns mildly. It is itchy but I have not scratched at it. I have washed it with soap and water. I am seeing my doctor Monday afternoon. Is there something I can do in the meantime?
Wed, 27 May 2015
Hello and welcome.
Keep the region dry and clean, use an anti-histamine like chlorpheniramine or pheniramine and an anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, diclofenac)
Your doctor should be able to find the cause for the rash and irritation and help you further.
Best wishes.
Keep the region dry and clean, use an anti-histamine like chlorpheniramine or pheniramine and an anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, diclofenac)
Your doctor should be able to find the cause for the rash and irritation and help you further.
Best wishes.
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