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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bites On The Foot And Ankle
I got bitten by fire ants around my right foot and ankle over a week ago am taking antibiotics and putting a prescription ointment called mupriocin usp 2% on this large red mark/spot I don t know what to call it and it doesn t seem to go away it doesn t itch anymore but someone told me I would have this discoloration for life....? Your opinion please thank you Murrell Weissinger
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Hello,
I would recommend you to just use the treatment the doctor has already given you and try to not scratch or poke the area where the lesion is. With time, the lesion should resolve, just make sure you do not irritate it.
You will need to keep it from sun exposure and you may need to use sunblock with an SPF 30+ to protect it from being over pigmented.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
I would recommend you to just use the treatment the doctor has already given you and try to not scratch or poke the area where the lesion is. With time, the lesion should resolve, just make sure you do not irritate it.
You will need to keep it from sun exposure and you may need to use sunblock with an SPF 30+ to protect it from being over pigmented.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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