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What Causes Tiny Red Dots With Black Scabs All Over The Body?
i had bites all over me from something that was on the carpet in my apartment they have now have a black scab and also there are little red dots around a couble of them and a little swelling in the middle. the apartments says fleas but i am told that it is not them, can you help i will wait un til i see my doctor on monday if i am not satisfied i will connect back. thank you
Thu, 1 Sep 2016
Hi,
I am sorry for the health situation you are in.
From what you are describing, it seems that the bites on your body could be due to fleas or any other insect. A photograph of the bites is necessary to determine the right diagnosis.
Until you see your doctor, I advise to:
- keep good personal hygiene, wash your body with warm water and soap
- take anti-histaminic medications orally to reduced swelling
- apply anti-histaminic cream locally; if infected, should clean the site well, and apply betaine until antibiotic cream will be prescribed by your physician
- watch for any unusual symptom: fever, body aches, unusual fatigue, etc. ;If you notice any of them, should go to ER for immediate evaluation and treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
I am sorry for the health situation you are in.
From what you are describing, it seems that the bites on your body could be due to fleas or any other insect. A photograph of the bites is necessary to determine the right diagnosis.
Until you see your doctor, I advise to:
- keep good personal hygiene, wash your body with warm water and soap
- take anti-histaminic medications orally to reduced swelling
- apply anti-histaminic cream locally; if infected, should clean the site well, and apply betaine until antibiotic cream will be prescribed by your physician
- watch for any unusual symptom: fever, body aches, unusual fatigue, etc. ;If you notice any of them, should go to ER for immediate evaluation and treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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