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Suggest Remedy For Rash On Calf After Insect Bite
Question: I am in china and walked through the paddy fields today. I have a bite on my calf which I did not notice at time" I can see the puncture mark. There is approx 3cm of deep red rash surrounding bite and approx 3 further cm of lighter but still sore area surrounding that. The whole area is very sore and hot. I am also flushed in face
Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI
You seem to have developed an insect bite allergic reaction.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching and discomfort.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics or steroids if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Dr Geetika Paul
Insect bite reaction, take treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI
You seem to have developed an insect bite allergic reaction.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily. Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine once daily at night to relieve the itching and discomfort.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics or steroids if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Dr Geetika Paul
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