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Woke Up With Something Weird On My Leg, Never Had
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Sat, 10 Aug 2019
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Sat, 10 Aug 2019
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Question : Woke up with something weird on my leg, never had it before and it stings. Could it maybe be a burn mark?
Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction or burn mark, topical steroid & antibiotic cream recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be either an insect bite reaction or burn mark.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid and antibiotic cream like Neosporin ointment and Cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 5-7 days.
Also, take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg once daily at bedtime for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Insect bite reaction or burn mark, topical steroid & antibiotic cream recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be either an insect bite reaction or burn mark.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid and antibiotic cream like Neosporin ointment and Cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 5-7 days.
Also, take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg once daily at bedtime for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Should I pop it?
Brief Answer:
No need to pop it
Detailed Answer:
No need to pop it.
It will settle on its own.
Popping can lead to secondary infection.
No need to pop it
Detailed Answer:
No need to pop it.
It will settle on its own.
Popping can lead to secondary infection.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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