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Had Bug Bites With Itching, Scab Formed. Infection?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Question: My son has a bunch of bug bites that itch. One has a scab that is brown with XXXXXXX on it. Not weeping. Is it infected?
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (43 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.
XXXXXXX colour in the scab is normal and indicates a stage in transformation of a blood clot and the scratch XXXXXXX into a scab.

Watch to the signs of infection like swelling and redness around the lesion and formation of pus.

Do give him a dose or antihistamininc medication after consulting his treating paediatrician.

Wish you good health.

Please do accept my answer with a review if it was satisfying.

Regards,

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Had Bug Bites With Itching, Scab Formed. Infection?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.
XXXXXXX colour in the scab is normal and indicates a stage in transformation of a blood clot and the scratch XXXXXXX into a scab.

Watch to the signs of infection like swelling and redness around the lesion and formation of pus.

Do give him a dose or antihistamininc medication after consulting his treating paediatrician.

Wish you good health.

Please do accept my answer with a review if it was satisfying.

Regards,