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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite In An Infant
Question: hello doctor,
my daughter is 14 months old, and because of some insect bit there is a large spot on her hand and at her leg. itching is there and pain. image attached for reference.
pls suggest.
rgds XXXXXXX
my daughter is 14 months old, and because of some insect bit there is a large spot on her hand and at her leg. itching is there and pain. image attached for reference.
pls suggest.
rgds XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Calamine lotion and antihistaminics will be helpfu
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself I understand your concern and apprehension.
I would also like to thank you for providing the clinical photograph.
Its most likely to be due to insect bite. I would advise you the following which will definitely help
1. Apply small quantity of Soframycin ointment over the lesion , followed by application of Calamine lotion. Calamine lotion will have soothening effect and also reduce itching
2. Anti-histaminics are mainstay of treatment: It will control the allergic reaction and also take care of associated symptoms like itching. I prefer giving Promethazine (Phenargan) syrup.
Do not worry, the lesion will definitely improve in 12 to 24 hours.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Calamine lotion and antihistaminics will be helpfu
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself I understand your concern and apprehension.
I would also like to thank you for providing the clinical photograph.
Its most likely to be due to insect bite. I would advise you the following which will definitely help
1. Apply small quantity of Soframycin ointment over the lesion , followed by application of Calamine lotion. Calamine lotion will have soothening effect and also reduce itching
2. Anti-histaminics are mainstay of treatment: It will control the allergic reaction and also take care of associated symptoms like itching. I prefer giving Promethazine (Phenargan) syrup.
Do not worry, the lesion will definitely improve in 12 to 24 hours.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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