How Can A Red Itchy Bump On The Left Wrist Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 Answered on

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a red itchy bump on my left wrist that has been there for a few days, maybe a week, and seems to be getting bigger - please see attached picture.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
insect bite hypersensitivity reaction, topical cortisone & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be insect bite hypersensitivity reaction.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 7-8 days and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
This should resolve this bump.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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