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Welts Like Mosquito Bites, Turned Into Scabs, Bleeds When Picked On. What Could This Be?
experienced small welts like mosquito bites that have turned into scabs now and if try to pick scab off dark red blood immediately pours out and when dries dries very dark??and experienced mostly on right side of lower leg around shin and ankle?? Ive already checked my bed and house for bed bugs or any other parasite?? what could this be?? I don t have insurance to go to doctor??
Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
You can be suffering from papular urticaria it is a reaction to insect bite.
My advise to you would be to use calamine lotion over the affected area.
Using a antimosquito net can be helpful for prevention.
I encourage you to visit your dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatologist
Thanks for writing in.
You can be suffering from papular urticaria it is a reaction to insect bite.
My advise to you would be to use calamine lotion over the affected area.
Using a antimosquito net can be helpful for prevention.
I encourage you to visit your dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatologist
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