Woke Up With Something Weird On My Leg, Never Had

Posted on Sat, 31 Aug 2019

Question: Woke up with something weird on my leg, never had it before and it stings. Could it maybe be a burn mark?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Should I pop it?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

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.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana