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Child Has What Appears To Be Mosquito Bites On Legs And Appear To Be Bumps Under Skin. Treatment?
Question: my grandson has what appears to be mesquito bites on his legs but now they appear to be bumps under the skin they do not itch and are not a rash
it appears some are starting to appear on his arms but are smaller
it appears some are starting to appear on his arms but are smaller
Brief Answer:
Prurigo,fucibet cream,precaution for bites.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Bumps on legs without itching are mostly suggest prurigo.
It is a sensitivity pattern to mosquito and other bug bits.
It is quite common in children as they have sensitive skin.
The condition tends to relapse till a certain age.
Taking precaution for bugs like full cotton clothings,repellents,nets etc will help in preventing recurrence.
For bumps you can apply a steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet.Apply it at night time for a period of 1 to 2 weeks.There is no need to take any oral medication at present.
You need to continue treatment on and off basis.Taking a dermatologists opinion will also help in case of relapses.
I hope this will solve your problem.In case of any concerns i will be happy to help you.Take care.
Prurigo,fucibet cream,precaution for bites.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Bumps on legs without itching are mostly suggest prurigo.
It is a sensitivity pattern to mosquito and other bug bits.
It is quite common in children as they have sensitive skin.
The condition tends to relapse till a certain age.
Taking precaution for bugs like full cotton clothings,repellents,nets etc will help in preventing recurrence.
For bumps you can apply a steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet.Apply it at night time for a period of 1 to 2 weeks.There is no need to take any oral medication at present.
You need to continue treatment on and off basis.Taking a dermatologists opinion will also help in case of relapses.
I hope this will solve your problem.In case of any concerns i will be happy to help you.Take care.
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