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What Causes Small Red Bites On My Ankles, Moving Up To Legs And Rash On My Hip?
I have small red bites on my ankles, moving up to my legs... also experiencing a slight rash/itch/same bumps on my left hip.. I am worried they are scabies. how can I tell? This has been going on for about a week now. It started at night, figured they may be bed-bugs..
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Hi,
It may be lichen urticatus..a hypersensitivity reactions to insects. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to apply soothing lotion like calamine lotion. Take a course of oral steroid in tapering dose.Take antihistaminic like cetirizine. Avoid insects bite.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It may be lichen urticatus..a hypersensitivity reactions to insects. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to apply soothing lotion like calamine lotion. Take a course of oral steroid in tapering dose.Take antihistaminic like cetirizine. Avoid insects bite.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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