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What Causes Recurring Red Circle With Itching After Bitten By Beetle?
I got bit by a Japanese beetle aprox,10 years ago.on my leg.there appeared a quarter size circle that was red and itched awful.it stayed there for 2 years then one day just went away.now it is reappearing in the same exact place on my leg and itches and is red.do you know why this is? and does this sound normal for a Japanese beetle bite.p.s. I tested negative for lime disease
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.
It is suggestive of infection to you. The bites are infected and so red circle is started. I advice you to take polysporin cream over it. Also take cetrizine and paracetamol cream as and when required for itching and fever.
I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
Wish you a best health.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank.
I understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.
It is suggestive of infection to you. The bites are infected and so red circle is started. I advice you to take polysporin cream over it. Also take cetrizine and paracetamol cream as and when required for itching and fever.
I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
Wish you a best health.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank.
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