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What Are The Side Effects Of Insect Bite?
my 2 yearold had, about 4 days ago, what looked like typical uk midge/gnat insect bites, 2 on one hand and one on his forhead, after a few days they have got smaller but developed a red ring around them. they dont seem to be irritating him.... any ideas?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Hi,
It seems that this is local allergic reaction due to insect bite.
Give antihistamine medicine like Benadryl or Cetrizine for 2-3 days.
Apply triple actioncream locally.
Ok and take care.
It seems that this is local allergic reaction due to insect bite.
Give antihistamine medicine like Benadryl or Cetrizine for 2-3 days.
Apply triple actioncream locally.
Ok and take care.
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