What Causes Circle Around The Insect Bite In The Upper Arm?

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2015

Question: yes. my boyfriend got bit by something and for the first few days there was a circle around the bite (upper arm). the circle kept on growing. the first doctor told him it might be lyme disease. but there was no tick on the skin. Or cellulitis. The area is warmer to the touch than rest of the body. And despite of being on antibiotics, the circle continues to grow, taking now almost half of his upper arm.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Early Localized Lyme disease.

Detailed Answer:
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Consult his physician for a prescription of Cefuroxime in place of Doxycycline if you feel that Doxycycline isn't working good for him.

He is having Early Localized Lyme disease, and the change in skin temperature is actually due to cellulitis and We can clearly see the Erythema Migrans Rash that is typical to the lyme.

He will get gradually better. If you feel he is having some joint, muscles, neurological manifestations (usually happens to appear after 30 days of appearance of rash, if not controlled) you should seek medical attention.

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