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What Causes Itchy Red Rashes Around A Dog Bite Wound?
My son was bitten by a dog a week and a half ago. Supposedly the dog was up to date on it vaccinations. The bite occurred on his thigh and the puncture was deep. He did not seek medical treatment. He has been keeping it clean and started taking an antibiotic a week ago to ward off possible infection. The bite is slowly healing. But, after the bite he developed a itchy rash of little red bumps that started near the dog bite and has spread the entire length of his leg and partially on his forearms. It is not spreading anywhere else- but the rash will not go away. What are the possibilities causing this? Thank you.
Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.
There might be inflammation at bite place try to ice the sport alos take antihitamine lie citerizine 10mg at night for 5 days, take ibuprofin taily twice a day if nothing helps then visit your doctor he might want to examine the area and might well take a biopsy. do not panic get a checkup of your son
I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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What Causes Itchy Red Rashes Around A Dog Bite Wound?
Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem. There might be inflammation at bite place try to ice the sport alos take antihitamine lie citerizine 10mg at night for 5 days, take ibuprofin taily twice a day if nothing helps then visit your doctor he might want to examine the area and might well take a biopsy. do not panic get a checkup of your son I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad