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Suggest Treatment For Mosquito Bites In An Infant
Hello doctor , My son is 5 month old as of 29.05.2010 . Day before he had got a mosquito bite on this forehead and his nose . till now that swelling is still persisting .Can you advise a remedy ? Also , rest of the body parts where he get mosquito bite is often turne dto black scars . Await your valuable advise ! thanks & regards - Jeny Ajith
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Hi,
This suggests insect bite reaction. Shortly after a bite, you can give Acetaminophen and an antihistamine like Hydroxyzine for symptomatic relief. The black scars will disappear its own, but will take few months. The best thing we can do is to avoid insect bite by using a mosquito repellent.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests insect bite reaction. Shortly after a bite, you can give Acetaminophen and an antihistamine like Hydroxyzine for symptomatic relief. The black scars will disappear its own, but will take few months. The best thing we can do is to avoid insect bite by using a mosquito repellent.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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