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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite Allergy With Eczema On The Body

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Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016
Question: My son is 5 years old. When he was 2 years old I brought him to the doctor for mosquito bites. They would blister and form a little sore. The doctor said he was allergic to them. Gave us a hydrocortisone 2% creme. Now they immediately form a sore and it grows. I've been putting Bactroban on them using a waterproof band-aid. Is there anything more I can do?
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload one or two images of the skin lesions

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... by what you quotes I feel that your child is having an insect bite allergy along with eczema. I also suspect that he should be having dry skin too.

Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome.

Regards -
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 minutes later)
first one is from Friday 24th and other is from today. looks like the Bactroban is working. please let me know. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bactroban is working for sure, but do not apply bandages

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I agree with you that Bactroban is definitely working. But my only suggestion will be not to apply any bandage over the skin lesion as this will delay healing.

As I have suggested you in my previous interaction this looks like an insect bite allergy which has gotten aggravated with secondary bacterial infection due to scratching. He is also having a component of Eczema which is underlying and is adding for aggravation.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite Allergy With Eczema On The Body

Brief Answer: Please upload one or two images of the skin lesions Detailed Answer: Hi.... by what you quotes I feel that your child is having an insect bite allergy along with eczema. I also suspect that he should be having dry skin too. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,