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What Is The Treatment And Permanent Solution For Bug Bites?
Posted on
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
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Question : I'd like to know what bug bites these are. They're on left side of the upper part of my back and on the outer part of my right arm, bisep area
Brief Answer:
Possible bed-bugs. Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I've checked the attached images, some of them are having some redness (probably secondary to scratching), while some were having small pustules (small bumps with fluid/pus).
Well, based on the fact that they're predominantly present on the bare areas of the body parts, seemed to be due to either some kind of bed-bugs or even mites/mosquito bites.
First of all, I'd recommend a thorough cleaning and changing of all the household linens including the bed-sheets.
For symptomatic relief, you may apply some soothing Aloe-vera/Calamine lotion over the area twice daily and observe how you stay.
If there's too much itching, an antiallergic i.e. Tab LEVOCETIRIZINE 10mg once daily can be taken for the next few days.
Cold water shower additionally would be helpful, avoid direct sunlight exposure for the time being.
With all these, you should be feeling better within a while. If at all, despite following these, there's no improvement or any further break-out of rashes, then I'd recommend getting it checked by your physician as there may be a need to initiate antibiotic treatment as well as prescription based potent anti-allergics.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Care.
Regards
Possible bed-bugs. Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I've checked the attached images, some of them are having some redness (probably secondary to scratching), while some were having small pustules (small bumps with fluid/pus).
Well, based on the fact that they're predominantly present on the bare areas of the body parts, seemed to be due to either some kind of bed-bugs or even mites/mosquito bites.
First of all, I'd recommend a thorough cleaning and changing of all the household linens including the bed-sheets.
For symptomatic relief, you may apply some soothing Aloe-vera/Calamine lotion over the area twice daily and observe how you stay.
If there's too much itching, an antiallergic i.e. Tab LEVOCETIRIZINE 10mg once daily can be taken for the next few days.
Cold water shower additionally would be helpful, avoid direct sunlight exposure for the time being.
With all these, you should be feeling better within a while. If at all, despite following these, there's no improvement or any further break-out of rashes, then I'd recommend getting it checked by your physician as there may be a need to initiate antibiotic treatment as well as prescription based potent anti-allergics.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Care.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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