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What Causes A Raised Sore On The Thigh?
Several days ago a half inch sized round, raised sore appeared fairly quickly on my thigh while working in my garden, and it had a round area about 2 inches wide radiating out and surrounding it....I m taking doxycycline per a physicians advice, but he had no idea what caused this..it is day 4, and the round raised area has flattened, but this area surrounding it has gotten bigger, looks and feels bruised, is still hot and sore...what did i get????? Thanks, C B
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Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite. A photo would be very helpful through the diagnosis. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily. I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to an insect bite. A photo would be very helpful through the diagnosis. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily. I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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