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How Can An Itchy Ant Bite On The Skin Be Treated?
I think I might have got bit by a fine ant about 3 months ago now, At first I didn t what it was but it formed a huge blister. I let it pop on its own, but not every once it a while it turns blood red, itches like crazy, and is hot to the touch. So what can I do? Or what do you think it might be? When the spot on my wrist isn t inflamed it looks like a dark scar.
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Sat, 16 Dec 2017
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Hello,
As per your case-history you are having bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily.
3. Take an anti-histamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case-history you are having bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily.
3. Take an anti-histamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily.
If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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