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How Can A Bruise On The Thigh Be Treated?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: My daughter had a bruise on the back of her thigh. This morning when she woke up she noticed the bruise now has tingling blisters forming and a swollen red area around it. What has caused this? Should I take her to the emergency room?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Insect bite hypersensitivity

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image.

This seems like an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction.
You may use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream. Cortisone is a very mild steroid and it might not prove to be very effective initially when the inflammation is severe.

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How Can A Bruise On The Thigh Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Insect bite hypersensitivity Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image. This seems like an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction. You may use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream. Cortisone is a very mild steroid and it might not prove to be very effective initially when the inflammation is severe. Regards