HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Insect Bites

I was bitten by something about 3 weeks ago and it has not healed. Clusters of blisterlike bumps as many as 20-30 in each cluster and they are all over my stomach. They are VERY itchy. Does this sound more like bed bugs, spider mites, fleas? Scratching makes it worse and soap stings when I wash the affected area
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have got a severe allergic reaction with the chemical substance that is injected under the skin by the insect/bug bite..
The exact cause of the symptoms or the organism that has bitten you can be confirmed only after a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests..
I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and blood tests can be helpful in diagnosis..
You can be advised to take anti allergics like Allegra or Levocetrizine along with a short course of steroids..
You can be advised to apply a steroid ointment over the rashes and bumps..
You can do cool compresses over the area..
Apply Calamine lotion to soothe the skin..You can also be given a steroid injection for faster relief..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Insect Bites

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have got a severe allergic reaction with the chemical substance that is injected under the skin by the insect/bug bite.. The exact cause of the symptoms or the organism that has bitten you can be confirmed only after a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and blood tests can be helpful in diagnosis.. You can be advised to take anti allergics like Allegra or Levocetrizine along with a short course of steroids.. You can be advised to apply a steroid ointment over the rashes and bumps.. You can do cool compresses over the area.. Apply Calamine lotion to soothe the skin..You can also be given a steroid injection for faster relief.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.