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What Causes Red Swelling On The Palm Of Right Hand?
I have red swelling at 2 spots close to each other on the palm of right hand between thumb and index finger. The extent of swelling is vey small about 1 thick. I am not sure if I touched a poison plant. It is very painful but not itchy. Can u please advice me the treatment.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Hi!! According to your history it seems to be a case of insect bite hypersensitivity reaction. You should apply steroid antibiotic combination like mometasone fusidic acid on the swelling twice daily and take tablet prednisolone 20mg once daily for 5 days.This will surely help you.
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