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What Causes Recurring Swelling And Soreness On Skin After Bitten By A Mosquito?

Hi there I was bitten about 2 months ago by possibly mosquito and it got badly infected. It s lower part of spine. Was given fucidin cream 0.5% and it took swelling down but still left me with small red marks. It s suddenly swelled up again and very sore and looks infected. Why is this? What can I do?
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection following something bite.
In this case only local application is not enough.
You might require antihistamine like Benadryl or cetrizine and a course of antibiotic medicine to clear infection.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Apply triple action cream on affected area.
Ok and take care.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection following mosquito bite.
As this is since long, infection does not subside.
So you might require one course of antibiotic medicine for 5 days.
Take some antihistamine like Benadryl or cetrizine for few days.
Continue applying fucidin cream.
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What Causes Recurring Swelling And Soreness On Skin After Bitten By A Mosquito?

Hi, It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection following something bite. In this case only local application is not enough. You might require antihistamine like Benadryl or cetrizine and a course of antibiotic medicine to clear infection. Consult your doctor and get examined. Apply triple action cream on affected area. Ok and take care.