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Suggest Ways To Rule Out An Insect Bite

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Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Question: Is this an insect bite?
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Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction most probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic...

I saw the photo. You are right. It is likely to be a wheal lesion, mostly caused by an insect. It may be called insect bite reaction. It is very common condition and may be cured without treatment. You may be having burning or itching sensation. You may take a short course of steroid (prescription drug) and antihistaminics. Apply Calamine lotion on the lesion.

If needed, do consult the dermatologist for the exact diagnosis and specific treatment.

Feel free to ask further.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas a Patel MD

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Suggest Ways To Rule Out An Insect Bite

Brief Answer: Insect bite reaction most probably Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic... I saw the photo. You are right. It is likely to be a wheal lesion, mostly caused by an insect. It may be called insect bite reaction. It is very common condition and may be cured without treatment. You may be having burning or itching sensation. You may take a short course of steroid (prescription drug) and antihistaminics. Apply Calamine lotion on the lesion. If needed, do consult the dermatologist for the exact diagnosis and specific treatment. Feel free to ask further. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas a Patel MD