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Are Clusters Of Spots On Ankles And Knees Suggestive Of Insect Bites?

I went camping a few days ago ,yesterday I noticed I had a bunch of spots .mostley from my ankle to about 5 inches from my knee,i went to the ER and they gave me prednisone 10 mil. and some cordizone crème.but he didn t seem to actually know what it was. wanted to see what you think it might be
posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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The most important thing is to watch for signs of infection such as pus secretion fever or swelling of extremity and in this case, you should see a doctor who will probably prescribe antibiotics. Otherwise, you need some kind of antihistaminic ointment. Also, apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. Try a nonprescription medicine for the relief of itching, redness, and swelling such as Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton. Hydrocortisone 1% cream or calamine lotion may also be helpful. it is important not to scratch or manipulate the wound to prevent infection. You may cover the wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Are Clusters Of Spots On Ankles And Knees Suggestive Of Insect Bites?

Hi, The most important thing is to watch for signs of infection such as pus secretion fever or swelling of extremity and in this case, you should see a doctor who will probably prescribe antibiotics. Otherwise, you need some kind of antihistaminic ointment. Also, apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. Try a nonprescription medicine for the relief of itching, redness, and swelling such as Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton. Hydrocortisone 1% cream or calamine lotion may also be helpful. it is important not to scratch or manipulate the wound to prevent infection. You may cover the wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon