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What Is The Treatment For Itching Caused Due To Bites On Leg?

Yes. i seem to have bites on me. I started to break out this morrning. 3 bites on my arm all in the same location and three bites that broke out on my legs. All on my left side and none on my right. What might this be? they itch a little but nothing uncomfortable. email is YYYY@YYYY .
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.

It seems you got insect bite reaction on your arm and legs.

I would suggest you local application of cream containing halobetasol/clobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 10 days.
Add oral prednisolone 10mg twice a day for 5 days and once in morning for another 5 days.
For prophylaxis, take a short course of antibiotic like cefadroxil for 5 days.
Take antihistaminics like levocetrizine twice a day to decrease itching and irritation.
Avoid pricking/scratching of lesions.

Hope this will take care of your issue.
Thank you,
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is The Treatment For Itching Caused Due To Bites On Leg?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you got insect bite reaction on your arm and legs. I would suggest you local application of cream containing halobetasol/clobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 10 days. Add oral prednisolone 10mg twice a day for 5 days and once in morning for another 5 days. For prophylaxis, take a short course of antibiotic like cefadroxil for 5 days. Take antihistaminics like levocetrizine twice a day to decrease itching and irritation. Avoid pricking/scratching of lesions. Hope this will take care of your issue. Thank you, Dr Hardik Pitroda