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I have a small red bump with what looks like pus in center. The area surrounding the bump is swelling . Located near inside outer edge of wrist. Bump is size of pencil eraser. Don't know of any bug bite. Noticed as I was driving and skin felt tight like a sunburn.
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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite
Hi Dear, As per your query you have symptoms of insect bite. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Take anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen as swelling is there and take additionally oral antibiotics if there is an evidence of infection. - Avoid exposure to sunlight. - Maintain complete hygiene. - Apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2% is usually given in such cases. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general practitioner once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry