Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Itchy Skin Rash. What Could Be The Reason?
In going through my somewhat high grass this evening to fill a birdfeeder, to and fro, something must have bitten me, as there is a large area of rash--about the size of a baseball and a half. I see a tiny dark spot, where I was bitten--could it be from a bee, a snake, what? It is unusual-looking, and it itches. There is no pain. Thank-you. Victoria Moore
posted on
Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 21 Sep 2013
Answered on
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
Last reviewed on
Hi,
Thanks for writing here.
It seems you are having insect bite reaction.
Dark spot inside the rash supports the diagnosis.
You need to apply a steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet over affected area two to three times daily.
Apply ice packs which will reduce swelling.
If lesion will not resolve then a short course of steroid and antihistaminic tablets will work.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
Thanks for writing here.
It seems you are having insect bite reaction.
Dark spot inside the rash supports the diagnosis.
You need to apply a steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet over affected area two to three times daily.
Apply ice packs which will reduce swelling.
If lesion will not resolve then a short course of steroid and antihistaminic tablets will work.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....