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How Can An Itchy Bump On The Leg Be Treated?
Question: Hi. I wone up the other day with a bump on my leg. and it gas been itching. I was wondering what it was. Thank u
Brief Answer:
Insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like an insect bite. I suggest you to apply a soothing lotion e.g. Calamine lotion. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g. Tab Cetirizine 10mg once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems like an insect bite. I suggest you to apply a soothing lotion e.g. Calamine lotion. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g. Tab Cetirizine 10mg once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
ok thank you. i know some insect bites can turn bad. do you think this one will be ok?
I woke up this morning and the bruises were worse, in the form of a circle and I just wanted to make sure it was ok.
I attached additional photos but I dont know if you can see them.
Thank you.
I woke up this morning and the bruises were worse, in the form of a circle and I just wanted to make sure it was ok.
I attached additional photos but I dont know if you can see them.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Insect bites
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No. I didn't get any new photos but I think that these should be ok on the treatment that I suggested i.e cetrizine tablet and topical soothing lotion.
Regards
Insect bites
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No. I didn't get any new photos but I think that these should be ok on the treatment that I suggested i.e cetrizine tablet and topical soothing lotion.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you. Can you please tell me if it will heal, if the skin will peel? If my skin will come back to the normal color. Also can you pleaee tell me if it will get worse. what kind of spider it could have been. please let me know.
I also wanted to see. I have had allergic reactions to Day quil (possibly night quil) in the past and Alkelseltzer. I could not breath. Can you tell me of a more natural alternative. Can you also please tell me if you mean aloe vera when you say soothing lotion. Please let me know. Thank you.
I also wanted to see. I have had allergic reactions to Day quil (possibly night quil) in the past and Alkelseltzer. I could not breath. Can you tell me of a more natural alternative. Can you also please tell me if you mean aloe vera when you say soothing lotion. Please let me know. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Regarding insect bite.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, i think that it will heal pretty well. There might be a little scabbing or peeling of skin as it begins to heal. Yes, the skin would return to its original color. Insect bites usually worsen for 1-3 days as the toxins incite body's inflammatory reaction and thereafter they stop spreading once the toxins get neutralized. Yes, you may use aloe vera to sooth down the inflammation. Can't tell from the bite whether it is a spider or a flea or another insect.
Regards
Regarding insect bite.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, i think that it will heal pretty well. There might be a little scabbing or peeling of skin as it begins to heal. Yes, the skin would return to its original color. Insect bites usually worsen for 1-3 days as the toxins incite body's inflammatory reaction and thereafter they stop spreading once the toxins get neutralized. Yes, you may use aloe vera to sooth down the inflammation. Can't tell from the bite whether it is a spider or a flea or another insect.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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