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Suggest Remedies For An Insect Bite On The Leg

On Friday, I thought I felt my leg being bitten by a bug, I scratched it. I didn t think anything of it. However, now it loiks like the area is swollen. Its tendet, red and hurts. It isnt judt on my leg. I have one on each leg, one on my back by my under arm, and one on my thigh.
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of insect bite on the leg which seems to be due to infection caused by bite.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test done and start treatment accordingly. Avoid touching or pricking bumps. Apply topical antibacterial ointment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For An Insect Bite On The Leg

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of insect bite on the leg which seems to be due to infection caused by bite. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test done and start treatment accordingly. Avoid touching or pricking bumps. Apply topical antibacterial ointment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari