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A few days ago, a newly adopted puppy of our family scratched my arm. The scratch itself was not deep and it healed. I applied anticeptic ointment with a baindaid for 2 days to prevent infections. The site (where the band aid s adhesvies were, to be exact,) has been itchy and although the red rash it self is smooth, nearby the scratch site the skin isn t red but is bumpy. What should I do? I was never allergic to any animals or band aid materials.
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How Can A Dog Scratch Be Treated?
Hello, It is nothing but a minor inflammatory reaction at the wound site. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself without any complications. If lesion persists you can try low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician