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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Entire Body Caused By An Insect Bite

Greetings; I am wanting to find out if there is a rash of insect bites going around. I have apparently picked up some kind of bug bite which is affecting my entire body- legs, arms, abdomen, ankles, buttocks. The bite starts out as feeling like a mosquito bite, only three times more itch and appears suddenly. If I scratch it, I get temporary relief but returns again usually within hours. Over the period of the last 2 weeks, I find the bites become red with a trauma like appearance. I currently have over 25 bites on my body. I work outdoors and am in grass or tall weeds from time to time. Although my work site changes almost daily, I continue to get new bites. My wife has not experienced the bites even though we sleep together and share the same home and furniture. We were wondering if this might be a blood borne issue?
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. I suggest using antihistamines daily such as Cetirizine. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Entire Body Caused By An Insect Bite

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. I suggest using antihistamines daily such as Cetirizine. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician