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Suggest Remedy For Red Bumps
About two weeks ago I traveled to a hotel in Newark and it seems like I got bitten at night. In the morning I had a few red bumps, flea like bites. They were very itchy and got better in a week. But now they are back, they are redder and flatter, and itchy. and they are individual, and in several places on my body. Any ideas?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Looks like you have developed a lesion of insect bite dermatitis, also known as Paederus dermatitis.
Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body. .
You need to apply steroid cream over the lesion twice a day.
Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the swelling.
Do not use any moisturizer or oils till the time the lesion heals .
If the lesions continue to increase inspite of the above treatment, then you might have to see a dermatologist as in severe cases, short term courses of oral antibiotics or oral steroids may be required.
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum
Looks like you have developed a lesion of insect bite dermatitis, also known as Paederus dermatitis.
Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body. .
You need to apply steroid cream over the lesion twice a day.
Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the swelling.
Do not use any moisturizer or oils till the time the lesion heals .
If the lesions continue to increase inspite of the above treatment, then you might have to see a dermatologist as in severe cases, short term courses of oral antibiotics or oral steroids may be required.
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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