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Itchy Rashes On The Leg. Not Bed Bugs. What Else Could It Be?
Hi, I have been getting bit only on my right lower leg for a month now. It all started when I was outside running and I felt an itch . I ve probably gotten about 15 total. They are little red bumps with a puncture like thing in the center. They can swell and be sore and really itchy. We thought they were maybe bed bug bites because every morning I would get a new one, but we checked and there are no signs of bed bugs. Do you have any idea of what it could be?
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
hello..thanks for the query
You might be suffering from a hypersensitivity to any contact agent.
You can start taking oral antihistamine tablets for 7 days.A topical steroid like Hydrocortisone applied once daily in the lesions for 7 days should help subside it.
Remember to wear covered clothes and prevent yourself from insect bites etc.
Hope this is helpful..Take care!
You might be suffering from a hypersensitivity to any contact agent.
You can start taking oral antihistamine tablets for 7 days.A topical steroid like Hydrocortisone applied once daily in the lesions for 7 days should help subside it.
Remember to wear covered clothes and prevent yourself from insect bites etc.
Hope this is helpful..Take care!
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